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About Us

Tandem Northwest provides 24-hour support and care for adults who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities at our modern, comfortable residential group homes.

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Who We Are

We currently operate eleven 24-resident homes in Marion County, Oregon and are licensed by the state of Oregon to provide Supported Living services, which provide individuals with the aid, opportunity and empowerment to shape the direction of their own lives.

Together in Tandem

At Tandem Northwest, we strive to meet the needs of individuals in our community. We're committed to providing a meaningful life for each and every person we serve.

That's just one way we're
Together In Tandem.

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Compassionate

Our staff understands the challenges that face individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and are passionate about supporting our clients with empathy and patience. As caregivers, our focus is ensuring that all our clients experience meaning and fulfillment through support and positive interactions with our staff and the community.

Skilled

At Tandem Northwest, our caregivers are highly trained and skilled in handling a wide variety of medical and social situations with promptness, agility and compassion. Our employees receive a depth and breadth of classroom and in-field education before entering our residential and group settings, to ensure their preparedness and aptitude for daily caring tasks.

Empowering

We’re committed to helping every client achieve meaningful lives in a setting that puts their needs and personhood first. You can trust Tandem Northwest to treat your loved one with respect and kindness, in adherence to our strong ethical and moral belief that everyone deserves a rich life lived with dignity and joy. We strive to foster each individual’s strengths and confidence within their own home and community, so they may be engaged in a life full of meaning and purpose!

Compassionate

Our staff understands the challenges that face individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and are passionate about supporting our clients with empathy and patience. As caregivers, our focus is ensuring that all our clients experience meaning and fulfillment through support and positive interactions with our staff and the community.

Skilled

At Tandem Northwest, our caregivers are highly trained and skilled in handling a wide variety of medical and social situations with promptness, agility and compassion. Our employees receive a depth and breadth of classroom and in-field education before entering our residential and group settings, to ensure their preparedness and aptitude for daily caring tasks.

Empowering

We’re committed to helping every client achieve meaningful lives in a setting that puts their needs and personhood first. You can trust Tandem Northwest to treat your loved one with respect and kindness, in adherence to our strong ethical and moral belief that everyone deserves a rich life lived with dignity and joy. We strive to foster each individual’s strengths and confidence within their own home and community, so they may be engaged in a life full of meaning and purpose!

Meet Our Team

Meet the people who are committed to providing a meaningful life for each and every person we serve. They're just one more reason we're Together In Tandem.

Jason Christensen

Behavior Professional

Jason started working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities back in 2008 as a Direct Care Staff. Jason first started working for Tandem in 2013.


He loves snowboarding and spending time with his wife and son. He loves playing and watching most sports.

Jen Cuff

Medical Assistant

Jen has worked in the DD field since 2008. She started her journey with Tandem as Direct Care Staff in 2010, then moved to Residential Coordinator in 2015. In November 2017, Jen agreed to become the Medical Assistant, utilizing her strengths in Medication Administration and focusing on the overall health of each client.


Jen enjoys reading and watching movies. She also loves the outdoors, hiking and spending time with her family.

Titus McDermeit

Residential Coordinator

Titus has been working in the DD field for 12 years. He loves helping his clients, and being there to celebrate their achievements with them.


In his free time, he enjoys watching movies, kayaking, and going on adventures.

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