Oregon Department of Human Services

We’re working day and night to deliver air scrubbers to help organizations and shelters (like Harney District Hospital and the American Red Cross Cascades Region shelter in Malheur County) keep people safe in areas impacted by wildfire smoke. 💪 #TeamODHS #EmergencyManagement

ODHS and community partners in Josephine County worked together to set up a cooling center - a place where people could count on cold water, snacks, air conditioning, and kindness during the high heat last week ☀️ Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gi3g33zZ

Reminder! Join us tomorrow for the second webinar in our series as we celebrate the 34th anniversary of the ADA. Click on the event or visit https://lnkd.in/gXv_RTBu to learn more.

We're hiring an Adult Protective Services Specialist / REQ- 161219 SALARY RANGE: $4536 - $6952 CLOSE DATE: 07/28/2024 LOCATION: Roseburg Do you want the opportunity to match the needs of people in the community with available federal, state and local programs or other resources to meet those needs? Do you want to be part of a diverse workforce that collaborates and learns from each other to improve services that supports the elderly, people with disabilities and communities? In this position, you will determine the need for intervention and the level of support needed in the protection of vulnerable seniors and people with disabilities. This position screens referrals, assesses the need for further investigation, and investigates alleged incidents of adult abuse or neglect when needed. Whether investigation is required or not, employees in this position develop and execute a plan designed to reduce the risk of abuse. They interview complainants, witnesses, reported victims and perpetrators, and review documentation to collect evidence. They determine the validity of the allegations; coordinate legal actions to protect victims; write case reports and may testify in court hearings. Are you ready to join Team ODHS? Apply here: rb.gy/6lydhk #casemanager #humanservices #elderlycare #aging

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work at a cooling center? This blog post can give you a glimpse as it follows Silvia Ceron, a social service emergency liaison for the Oregon ODHS Office of Resilience and Emergency Management, for a day as she and her team bring cold water, snacks and kindness to a community in Josephine County: https://lnkd.in/gi3g33zZ #TeamODHS #EmergencyManagement

We're co-hosting a free webinar series on Tuesdays in July to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! Join the Oregon Department of Human Services, the Oregon Disabilities Commission, Northwest ADA Center and Disability Rights Oregon on July 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific Time for "Spotlighting the talents of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing communities." Register in advance using the Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/gEqMwf_W The series will be accessible to people with disabilities and will be translated into Spanish. Captioning and American Sign Language interpretation will also be provided. For questions about accessibility for the webinar series, or to request an accommodation, contact OregonDisabilities.Commission@odhsoha.oregon.gov. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXv_RTBu

We've been busy working to help keep people safe during this heat wave! Check out these three news stories to see what we've been up to: via Illinois Valley News - ODHS Emergency Cooling Center brings relief: https://lnkd.in/gCysMm6r via KXCR Community Radio - Community Conversation with Rachelle Lambert and Terra Ralph of the ODHS Office of Resilience and Emergency Management: https://lnkd.in/gjuyRsiZ via OPB - Tips for staying cool under extreme heat: https://lnkd.in/gaK_-H-c #TeamODHS #EmergencyManagement

Reminder: The first webinar in the ADA 34th anniversary celebration series happens tomorrow! Are you registered? Visit https://lnkd.in/gXv_RTBu for more info

Whether we’re helping support cooling centers (first photo), on the road delivering air conditioning units (second photo), or running operations at our Joint Department Operations Center (third photo), ODHS staff are working hard during this heat event to help keep you safe and cool. Remember – call 211 or visit https://211info.org to learn about cooling resources in your area. #TeamODHS #EmergencyManagement

Cooling centers are opening across Oregon to help people beat the heat during excessively high temperatures this week. ODHS is working with 211info to get information out and ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in Oregon, especially those most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. We're working closely with local partners to ensure that the cooling centers around the state are staffed and equipped - prioritizing the distribution of resources like water bottles, climate control systems like air conditioners and more to these locations to address immediate health concerns and prevent heat-related illnesses. As of July 4, our staff have delivered 14 pallets, or 1,176 cases, of water bottles to partners serving vulnerable populations, like churches, shelters and community-based organizations. We're also working with Oregon Health Authority and community-based organizations to distribute air conditioning units to help people in need stay cool. As of July 4, ODHS has distributed 616 units to community-based organizations. We anticipate delivery of more than 1,500 units over the course of the heat event. Want to learn more? Check out this news release: https://lnkd.in/gNvXyh9P #TeamODHS #EmergencyManagement