Top 41 Special needs advocate Jobs in Portland Or

Behavioral Health Program Director
Thriving Lives Care —Gresham, OR
- $5,000 - $5,500 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Day Services Program Coordinator (Beaverton)
ALBERTINA KERR CENTERS —Beaverton, OR
- $22.74 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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5d
Direct Support Professional (DSP) – NE/SE Portland
Access Community Care —Portland, OR
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Computer literacy
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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6d
Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician - Primary Care
Legacy Health —Portland, OR
- $55.01 - $81.97 an hour
- Full-time
- Primary Care
- Mid-level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Free parking
- Relocation assistance
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Level 1 - Portland Metro/Gresham/Happy Valley [Multiple Openings]
Sunbreak Society —Portland, OR
- $24 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
Personal Agent (Case Manager) - 2 Openings
UCP Oregon —Portland, OR
- $28.09 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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13d
Direct Support Professional
Ability Advocates of Oregon —Portland, OR
- $20 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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12d
Supported Living Manager
Community Vision —Portland, OR
- $58,000 - $62,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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4d
Direct Support Professional
ALSO —Portland, OR
- Full-time
- Residential
- Children
- School
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Child & Family Therapist
YWCA of Greater Portland —Portland, OR
- $39 - $45 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Travel reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
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6d
Personal Growth Advocate
Active Independence Oregon LLC —Beaverton, OR
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
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8d
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Level 1 - Cloverdale OR (Coast Region - Client Specific)
Sunbreak Society —Portland, OR
- $24 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
Mental Health Professional - New Hire Bonus $5,000
Lifeline Connections —Vancouver, WA
- $33.04 - $36.23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Adults
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Lead Direct Support Professional IDD Services Adult group homes
AbleLight —Hillsboro, OR
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health savings account
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Behavioral Health Technician
The Recovery Village —Ridgefield, WA
- $18 - $22 a year
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Patient monitoring
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
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Behavior Technician
Step Forward ABA —Portland, OR
- $19 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- High school diploma or GED
- Criminal background check
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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14d
Health Technician (Optician)
US Veterans Health Administration —Portland, OR
- $48,927 - $63,605 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Psychiatry
- Pass drug screening
13d
Stewardship Director
ALSO —Portland, OR
- $70,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Counseling Program Manager
Clackamas Women's Services —Oregon City, OR
- $68,770 - $89,359 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Travel reimbursement
- Continuing education credits
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Licensed Mental Health Clinician
Latino Network —Portland, OR
- $69,000 - $84,000 a year
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Spanish
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Behavioral Health Program Director

Thriving Lives Care
Gresham, OR

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Job Details

Full-time
$5,000 - $5,500 a month

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Mental health and behavioral care
Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
Social service program staff supervision
Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities
Developmental disability care assistance
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Intellectual disabilities support
Conflict management
Behavioral support plan implementation
Adults with developmental disabilities
Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
Task assignment
General management

Full Job Description

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL DEFINITION:

The Residential Program Director is responsible for assuring the delivery of effective support services to assigned clients. This responsibility is fulfilled by planning, organizing, coordinating and monitoring the activities of staff at the assigned programs. The Program Director is responsible for the development implementation and monitoring of Individual Support Plans for assigned clients. The Residential Program Director will assist in the hiring of staff and is responsible for their orientation, on-going in-service training, scheduling and supervision. Regular communications with the clients’ service coordinator and family members, the regular review and updating of client and agency records and the participation in overall agency planning and development activities are also important duties. The Residential Program Director is a professional level human services worker who fulfills a lead role in providing skill training services to clients in facilitating the development and documentation of each client's Individual Support Plan and in training and/or supervising other persons who provide direct care and training to clients.

SUPERVISOR: Executive Director

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

CLIENT RELATED:

1) Conduct an initial assessment for newly admitted clients within 60 days of enrollment. Conduct annual re-evaluations of each assigned client, using prescribed assessment tools and approved reporting formats.

2) Coordinate and facilitate the development of a comprehensive Individual Support Plan for each assigned client.

3) Design and assure the implementation of developmental training programs for each assigned client.

4) Monitor and document the progress of each assigned client by completing approved forms and records.

5) Review each client's progress monthly and make recommendations to the client, ISP team and Executive Director regarding needed program modification.

6) Maintain and update client and agency records, including BEHCA, as assigned and maintain confidentiality of these records.

7) Encourage the development and maintenance of normal socialization skills by identifying and supporting opportunities for each assigned client to participate in appropriate community, family and peer group activities.

8) Maintain records of client's funds, property and benefits documents as needed and facilitate the client's use of funds or property in a manner that will serve to normalize and enhance each individual's quality of life.

STAFF RELATED:

1) Assure the overall welfare and development of each assigned client by advocating for services, benefits, employment and housing that will serve to normalize and enhance each individual's quality of life.

2) Develop and implement an on-going supervision and regular evaluation plan for all assigned staff.

3) Assure that assigned facilities meet established health and safety standards by completing regular on-site inspections, documenting improvements required and promptly reporting/implementing steps to complete any required improvements.

4) Assure that the written policies and procedures of the agency are consistently followed at each assigned facility by regularly supervising and monitoring subordinate staff, providing direction and training to staff regarding these policies and by promptly reporting violations of these policies to the Executive Director.

5) Promote professionalism among agency staff by setting a positive example in both written and verbal communication and by maintaining professional ethics during all interactions with clients, their families and the general public.

6) Maintain adequate and effective staff schedules that are well matched to actual client needs.

7) Actively participate in the screening and interviewing of applicants for employment and make hiring recommendations to Human Resources and the Executive Director.

8) Implementing an initial orientation and continuing in-service education plan for all assigned staff.

GENERAL MANAGEMENT:

1) Prepare and submit regular reports and data summaries as assigned.

2) Attend and actively participate in assigned meetings, personal skill development activities, in services, management training sessions and other agency functions.

3) Actively participate in the development and review of new revised policies and procedures.

4) Perform other job related duties as assigned.

5) Supervise, train assist and guide DSP’s, Assistant Manager and House managers as assigned.

FINANCIAL:

1) Actively participate in overall agency budget preparation and proposal writing activities as assigned.

2) Maintain records of all agency funds and property as directed by Agency Financial Policies.

3) Manage staff schedules (both regular and overtime) in accordance with the authorized budget for the site.

4) Plan purchases of site related services and supplies and submit appropriate check requests in accordance with the authorized budget for the site.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Possess extensive knowledge of person-centered behavior support methods and practices. Demonstrate specific knowledge of the principle of OIS and the use of least restrictive environment, behavior modification, individual habilitation planning, data-bases skill training and developmental model. Knowledge of BEHCA is desirable.

2) Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form with clients, their parents, guardians or advocates, other service providers, staff and general public.

3) Ability to exercise patience, understanding and to demonstrate a mature and stable approach to problem solving and conflict remediation.

4) Possess the ability to manage and supervise a number of subordinate staff. Demonstrate specific skills in regards to time management, delegation, planning, cost control, quality assurance and overall service delivery evaluation.

5) Based on past history and performance, must be expected to act in a way that enhances the health, safety and welfare of those involved in the program.

6) Must be at least 21 years of age.

7) Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

8) Two years of more of college level education in special education, social work or other related field is desirable.

9) Must have at least one year of experience working with the intellectual and developmentally disabled population in a direct teaching/instructor role.

10) Must be able to work some nights and weekends.

11) Must obtain OIS, First Aid and CPR certification, Mandatory Abuse Reporting and all state required trainings per OARs.

12) Must have a valid driver's license, dependable transportation and insurance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,000.00 - $5,500.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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