On-Call Residential Assistant – Youth Treatment Center

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA); Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NATIVE AMERICAN REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHWEST, INC. (NARA NW) is seeking a Residential Assistant (On-Call) at the Youth Residential Treatment Center in Portland, OR.

You will provide direct supervision to youth during daily treatment activities, perform safety checks, and support trauma-informed care to foster healing and recovery. Responsibilities include documentation, medication administration, maintaining a safe living environment, and assisting with daily routines.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to youth during daily treatment activities.
• Build positive, professional relationships with residents while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Conduct routine safety checks.
• Administer medications as authorized and maintain accurate MARs.
• Utilize trauma-informed approaches to support youth emotional, behavioral, and recovery needs.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and structured environment.
• Support youth engagement in treatment goals, recovery activities, and daily routines.
• Supervise and assist with chores, personal responsibility tasks, and community living expectations.
• Complete required documentation, including daily logs, incident reports, medication records, and resident updates.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming living environment.
• Transport youth to appointments, activities, school, or other approved destinations as needed.
• Provide coverage for planned absences, vacancies, and employee call-outs.
• Respond to shift coverage requests from supervisors and residential leadership staff.
• Maintain flexibility to accept shifts based on program staffing needs.
• Communicate availability and scheduling updates promptly and professionally.

Job description

NATIVE AMERICAN REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHWEST, INC. (NARA NW) is seeking a Residential Assistant (On-Call) at the Youth Residential Treatment Center in Portland, OR.

You will provide direct supervision to youth during daily treatment activities, perform safety checks, and support trauma-informed care to foster healing and recovery. Responsibilities include documentation, medication administration, maintaining a safe living environment, and assisting with daily routines.