Part-Time Residential Support Specialist — Help Residents Thrive

New-Narrative; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

New Narrative is seeking a Residential Support Specialist (RSS) for a part-time, Friday–Saturday day shift (7:00am–3:00pm) in the Portland metro area. The RSS collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to promote healing, housing stability, and wellness in our mental health residential programs.

The role focuses on skill-building, daily living activities, medication oversight, crisis de-escalation, and group engagement while maintaining a clean, safe living environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and able to administer CPR and Naloxone.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to work independently in residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Support residents toward goals using person-centered approaches.
• Assist with activities of daily living and household tasks.
• Administer medication oversight and participate in safety drills.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and document shifts.

Skills

CPR certification

Naloxone administration

Independent work

Disaster procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

New Narrative is seeking a Residential Support Specialist (RSS) for a part-time, Friday–Saturday day shift (7:00am–3:00pm) in the Portland metro area. The RSS collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to promote healing, housing stability, and wellness in our mental health residential programs.

The role focuses on skill-building, daily living activities, medication oversight, crisis de-escalation, and group engagement while maintaining a clean, safe living environment.