On-Call Residential Assistant - Youth Treatment Center

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA); Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Residential Assistants (On-Call) are needed at the Youth Residential Treatment Center in Portland, OR to supervise youth, document activities, and apply trauma-informed care.

This on-call role offers hourly wages of $21.00–$25.20 with swing and graveyard differentials; provides opportunities to contribute to compassionate behavioral health and social services in a supportive team at NARA Northwest.

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed care techniques for youth

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 Medication Administration Records (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.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Job description

Residential Assistants (On-Call) are needed at the Youth Residential Treatment Center in Portland, OR to supervise youth, document activities, and apply trauma-informed care.

This on-call role offers hourly wages of $21.00–$25.20 with swing and graveyard differentials; provides opportunities to contribute to compassionate behavioral health and social services in a supportive team at NARA Northwest.