Residential Assistant - YR045

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with 4% Match

15 Paid Holidays

Sick time 13 days

PTO 13 days (up to 26)

Job summary

Native American Rehabilitation Association Northwest (NARA NW) is seeking a Residential Assistant for our Youth Residential Treatment Center in Gresham, OR. This onsite role supports youth, administers medications, and ensures a safe living environment during evening shifts.

Ideal candidates have driving privileges, a valid license and auto insurance, and will complete background checks and required trainings within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Driving is a requirement for this position.
• Current, active driver's license.
• Current, active auto insurance.
• Over the age of 23 (per our insurance policy).

Responsibilities

• Attend to youth-related needs during scheduled shift.
• Monitor youth during daily living activities and document appropriately.
• Provide trauma-informed support and safe environment.
• Administer medications and maintain MAR records.
• Attend staff meetings and training.
• Maintain a clean, orderly facility while on duty.
• Perform safety checks and communicate openly with youth and coworkers.
• Facilitate after-hours youth activities and supervise chores.

Skills

Driving

Boundaries

Trauma-informed care

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Gresham Floor 2 - Gresham, OR 97030

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.20 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: UDS-Patient Support Personnel-32-15

Title: Residential Assistant

Location: Youth Residential Treatment Center - 620 NE 2nd Street, Gresham OR 97030

Schedule: Onsite position; Swing Shift: 3:30PM - 11:30PM; weekends required

Wage Range: $21.00 - $25.20 hourly, with additional differential pay for Swing Shift (+$1.60) Non-Exempt

If you are a motivated and dedicated Residential Assistant looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference.

Company Mission

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

With almost 500 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives, NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview

Residential Assistants (RA’s) are responsible for attending to all youth-related needs during their scheduled work shift. This includes monitoring youth during their daily living activities and completing all relevant documentation, using trauma informed care to provide a safe environment for healing and recovery.

What you will do

• Provide support and intervention to youth as needed using trauma informed approaches.
• Provide academic support; assist with tutoring and homework.
• Complete all required documentation, including daily communication log and incident reports.
• Facilitate medication administration; maintain medication administration records (MAR) and properly document distribution of all medications.
• Attend staff meetings and training.
• Maintain facility in a clean, orderly fashion while on duty.
• Complete regular safety checks.
• Maintain open communication with youth and coworkers to create a positive environment.
• Facilitate after hour youth activities.
• Observe and supervise chores being completed by youth.
• Follow all policies and procedures for admissions, discharges, and visitation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QualificationsAll Residential Assistants must have

• Driving is a requirement for this position
• Current, active driver's license
• Current, active auto insurance
• Over the age of 23 (per our insurance policy)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with youth clients and staff members
• Demonstrated ability to treat youth clients and staff with respect and dignity
• Pre-employment or for cause drug tests - including marijuana
• Criminal background and DMV checks
• CPR, CPI, and Food Handlers cards are required within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in substance use/abuse treatment with youth
• Understanding of 12-step philosophy and youth treatment modalities.
• Addiction Counseling certificate or knowledge a plus
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community

What’s in it for you

15 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th and your Birthday!

Benefits

• Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 15 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

NARA NW Mission

Our mission is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community.

If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.

Consistent with NARA NW’s sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a “Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form” and NARA NW “Modeling Sobriety Policy Form” as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.