Crisis Outreach Assessment Team (COAT) Direct Support Crisis Specialist – (Northern / Central / Southern) Region – (Portland / Newberg / Salem / Lebanon & Eugene) Area

Initial Posting Date:

04/02/2026

Application Deadline:

04/16/2026

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,519 - $5,712

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Crisis Outreach Assessment Team (COAT) Direct Support Crisis Specialist – (Northern / Central / Southern) Region – (Portland / Newberg / Salem / Lebanon & Eugene) Area

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits! Are you ready to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities, often with co-occurring mental health diagnoses? Do you have paid or unpaid caregiving experience or experience volunteering with seniors, children, or people with disabilities? This experience may include making and attending medical or psychiatric appointments, medication assistance, assisting with daily personal care, assisting with activities of daily living, such as: personal or grocery shopping, doing housework, cooking, and providing transportation. Would you like to work in a diverse and supportive team environment? Then, come #JoinTeamSACU!

This is the schedule(s) we are filling in the Portland / Newberg / Salem / Lebanon & Eugene Area.

• THURSDAY - MONDAY, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

To review the full list of duties and responsibilities, please click here to view the Position Description (PD).

Summary of Duties

As an employee working within the Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU), you will be a part of a program that provides 24-hour residential care to Oregonians with intellectual/developmental disabilities, often with co-occurring mental health diagnoses, whose support needs exceed the supports offered or provided by other community-based residential programs. SACU provides development and support to assist individuals in safely transitioning back to their home community. We model positive attitudes while offering assistance with access to: health and medical supports, psychological services, emotional and behavioral support, educational supports. SACU staff also provide life skills training, recreational opportunities and community integration. SACU is dedicated to providing the support necessary to maintain the quality of life, achieve the highest possible level of independence and promote social opportunities, which benefit the individuals served and their communities.

We operate 17 residential group homes along the I-5 corridor from Portland to Eugene.

As a Direct Support Crisis Specialist, you will:

• Provide direct care and/