Recovery Support Residential Assistant (Swing Shift)

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with 4% Match

PTO & Sick Time

Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability Insurance (Short & Long)

Job summary

NARA Northwest seeks compassionate Residential Assistants to support adults in a residential treatment setting. You’ll provide direct care, supervise residents, and promote a safe, recovery-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include medication distribution, documentation, admissions support, and transporting clients to approved activities. Requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and ability to drive agency vehicles; swing shift duties and weekend requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment drug test including marijuana
• Criminal background check
• DMV report
• Ability to drive agency vehicles
• Current, active driver’s license
• Current, active auto insurance
• Over the age of 23 (per our insurance policy)
• CPR, CPI, and Food Handler's card (within 30 days of hire)
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff
• Demonstrated ability to treat clients and staff with respect and dignity
• Experience working in residential treatment, behavioral health, substance use treatment, healthcare, social services, or related settings
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented practices

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, supervision, and encouragement to clients in a residential treatment setting.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment using trauma-informed care practices.
• Monitor client well-being, conduct routine safety checks, and respond to emergencies.
• Facilitate medication distribution and maintain daily logs and incident reports.
• Support admissions, orientations, and client transitions within the program.
• Transport clients to appointments, recovery meetings, and approved activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming residential environment.
• Collaborate with counselors, treatment staff, clients, and family members to support recovery goals.
• Follow confidentiality requirements and agency policies.
• Driving is a requirement for this position

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Trauma-informed care

Strong communication

Dependable

Tools

CPR

CPI

Job description

NARA Northwest seeks compassionate Residential Assistants to support adults in a residential treatment setting. You’ll provide direct care, supervise residents, and promote a safe, recovery-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include medication distribution, documentation, admissions support, and transporting clients to approved activities. Requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and ability to drive agency vehicles; swing shift duties and weekend requirements apply.