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Position Summary

The Custodial Specialist plays a critical role in providing clean laundry for staff and clients. The Custodial Specialist is essential in managing the inventory of linen, laundry, and belongings, as well as ensuring complete quality control. This role involves communication between different departments to solve problems and maintain patient satisfaction while using a computer to tag and record patient belongings. Essential Job Functions

Able to stand for a long period of time Completes laundry duties relating to all Fora Health teams. Properly sorts, launders, and sanitizes house laundry and patient belongings per Fora Health policies and procedures. Folds and stores house laundry per Fora Health policies and procedures. Transports items including clean and soiled house laundry and patient belongings to the appropriate storage and collection areas per Fora Health policies and procedures. Routinely inspects house laundry for wear and tear, identifying worn and torn items to maintain inventory. Maintains the laundry area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. Sanitizes all patient belongings, identifying contraband and determining the method of processing for items that cant be laundered per Fora Health policies and procedures. General housekeeping as needed. Responds to accidents and custodial emergencies as needed. Additional Job Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Able to stand for a long period of time. Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing to support daily collaboration across multiple departments. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is advantageous for this role. Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) for documenting patient belongings is a plus. Able to identify and perform basic assessment of laundry issues. This position also requires the ability to work in multiple Portland area facilities. Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply. Other Requirements

Verification of sobriety, per Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) standards. DHS Background Check Approval or alternate Criminal History Check agency approval. Successful completion of Drug Test upon hire. Documentation of Tuberculosis test and/or evaluation with negative results or evidence of non-communicability. WORKING CONDITIONS

Conversing with others in person and by phone. Reading computer screens, correspondence, forms, etc. Sitting and standing for long periods of time. Moving from one area of the facility to another. Bending and kneeling. Identifying clients and staff members. Lifting and moving up to 75 pounds. Ascending and descending stairs. Working with cleaning chemicals. Working with a steam cleaning machine. Working with a pressure washer. HOURS AND PAY

This is a full-time position earning $19.93 - $20.53 per hour (depending upon experience) working 40 hours per week. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime compensation. LOCATION

This position is an on-site position at our primary location of SE Cherry Blossom location in Portland, Oregon. About Fora Health

Fora Health is committed to providing a wide range of accessible, coordinated, and well-integrated services that benefit the community and support our clients to recover and maintain recovery from addiction. To maintain an organizational culture that supports Fora's mission, each employee will, at a minimum: Have knowledge of substance use disorders. Recognize the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the treatment and recovery process. Respect the diversity and uniqueness of all people. Recognize that a healthy work environment is maintained through the practice of mutual respect and healthy self-care. Uphold the highest standard of customer service to clients, referents, and all community partners. Benefits

Kaiser medical insurance. Comprehensive dental and vision insurance. Employer-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Additional voluntary insurance (short-term disability insurance, supplemental group life insurance, accident & critical illness insurance, and pet insurance). Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation costs. 401K plan with Employer Matching up to 6%. 4 weeks paid vacation, one floating holiday & sick leave. 10 observed holidays, paid bereavement and paid jury duty days. Flexible schedules. Employee Assistance Program. Discounted 24 Hour Fitness membership from $6.99/month. One free employee meal on days worked at our Cherry Blossom location. Online education tools for CEUs. Critical shift compensation up to double hourly pay rate and shift premiums for certain positions. Employee referral bonus. Education grant program reimbursement for continuing education expenses after 90 days of employment. Loan forgiveness for eligible medical and clinic positions. Free parking at our two facilities. Fora Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Fora Health encourages applications from those who are in recovery. Please note that we require individuals in recovery to certify that they have at least two years of continuous sobriety upon hire. Fora Health is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Fora Health conducts a background check for all positions upon offer of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr