Residential Care Associate I - 5813

ColumbiaCare Services; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Wellness Reimbursement

Professional development

Retirement plan with match

Holiday pay

EAP & tobacco cessation

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

ColumbiaCare Services seeks a Residential Care Associate I at the Beckett Center in Medford, OR. You will provide caring companionship, assist with daily tasks, and support clients to maintain independent living skills under RN guidance.

The role includes meal support, documentation, and adherence to productivity standards within the AFSCME bargaining unit. Training and CEUs are provided, with a focus on whole-health care and recovery-oriented services.

Qualifications

• Caregiving and/or mental health experience (personal or professional) preferred.
• Willingness to obtain DHS background check.
• Must be 18 years or older at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services.
• Assist with daily living activities and daily living skills.
• Pass medications under RN supervision and perform delegated medical tasks.
• Transport clients to activities and treatment services.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Mental health knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

What We Offer

Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including:

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• 100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match
• Holiday Pay (9)
• Paid Time Off for Mental Health
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses
• Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program
• Vocational Training Program: Accelerated training path towards QMHA certification

For more details about our benefits, visit our website!

About the Position

We are looking for a Residential Care Associate I to join our team at our Beckett Center in Medford, Oregon! The Residential Care Associate I will provide caring companionship and assistance with daily tasks to clients. They will provide personal care services and support that helps individuals develop appropriate daily living skills and independent activities of daily living to increase or maintain their level of functioning. The Residential Care Associate I will assist with meal preparation, clean-up, and food purchasing, while encouraging client participation. Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, they will pass medications and perform delegated medical care as prescribed by the client’s primary care provider. They will transport clients to and from the program as necessary to engage and provide treatment services. They will maintain compliance with established productivity standards for documentation of services.

Thispositionfalls under theAFSCMEbargaining unit. Wages, benefits, and working conditions aresetin accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Training Program

With our MHACBO-accredited training program, you will earn CEUs towards applicable mental health certifications, while attending your required, paid training, and receiving qualified clinical supervision gaining on-the-job experience.

Technology Requirement

Employees are required to maintain access to a compatible smartphone capable of supporting the organization’s approved multi-factor authentication (MFA) application as a condition of employment. This requirement enables secure access to company systems.

Work Schedule

Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00pm – 10:30pm (Full Time Swing)

What You’ll Make

$21.42 - $22.07 per hour DOE/Credentials.

Differentials

• Night Shift Differential: An additional $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 10:00 PM and 8:30 AM, provided that at least 2.5 hours of your shift occur within this designated period.
• Secure Program Differential: An additional $2.00 per hour for all hours worked in an eligible CCS secure program.
• Bilingual Differential: An additional 5% pay differential for employees who meet the qualifications of the CCS Language/Bilingual Program.

About the Program

The Beckett Center is a 14-bed, licensed crisis residential facility serving adults experiencing a mental health crisis. The program offers private rooms, including ADA-accessible bedrooms and baths, multiple community areas, a large kitchen, and secured outdoor space to enjoy.

The Beckett Center is sponsored in part by Jackson Care Connect, AllCare Health, and Jackson County Mental Health--and serves members of both Coordinated Care Organizations, as well as under or uninsured citizens of Jackson County—by referral only.

Approved referral sources include hospitals, behavioral health providers, integrated health clinics, the JCMH Crisis/ACT team, and JCC SUD providers (with a behavioral health component).

ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

What You’ll Need

• Caregiving and/or mental health experience (personal or professional) is

preferred A dedication to the wellbeing of each resident and helping them complete their activities of daily living (ADL’s) and independent activities of daily living (IADLs).

Driving is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must provide a valid driver's license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe driving record,and have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.

Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may require the ability to occasionally use ladders, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable. In addition, you must successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques and may require an individual to lift and transfer clients.

Per OAR 309-035-0135, Direct Care staff must be 18 or older at the time of hire.

About Us

ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help peopleget better. We are more than a company. We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives. We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve. We value and honor the culture in our communities in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply. We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from different backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.

We invite individuals from all walks of life to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status and people with disabilities.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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