Recovery Support Specialist - Swing Shift

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

Job summary

NARA Northwest is seeking compassionate Residential Assistants to join our Adult Residential Treatment team in Gresham, OR. You will play a vital role in supporting adults in residential substance use treatment, helping create a structured, recovery-focused community that fosters healing and long-term wellness.

Responsibilities include direct client support, medication distribution, admissions support, and collaboration with counselors and families to achieve recovery goals.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dependable candidate with a collaborative mindset.
• Interest in behavioral health and recovery support.
• Ability to work in a residential treatment setting with clients.

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 accurate documentation, including logs and incident reports.
• Support admissions, orientations, and client transitions within the program.
• Transport clients to appointments and approved activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming living environment.
• Collaborate with counselors, staff, clients, and families to support recovery goals.
• Follow confidentiality requirements and agency policies.

Skills

Compassionate

Team-oriented

Trauma-informed care

Dependable

Job description

NARA Northwest is seeking compassionate Residential Assistants to join our Adult Residential Treatment team in Gresham, OR. You will play a vital role in supporting adults in residential substance use treatment, helping create a structured, recovery-focused community that fosters healing and long-term wellness.

Responsibilities include direct client support, medication distribution, admissions support, and collaboration with counselors and families to achieve recovery goals.