Residential Care Associate I - 5540

ColumbiaCare Services, Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 29,797 - 31,629; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Job summary

A community-focused health service provider in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a Residential Care Associate II to support residents through individualized care plans. Key responsibilities include administering prescribed medications, transporting clients, and ensuring compliance with treatment objectives and documentation standards. An ideal candidate must have either a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science or three years of relevant behavioral health experience. Opportunities for professional development are provided within a supportive environment that values diverse community experiences.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate registration.
• Driving is essential; valid driver's license required.
• Ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide support according to individualized treatment plans.
• Administer prescribed medications and documents accordingly.
• Transport clients and engage in rapport-building activities.

Skills

Behavioral health experience working with individuals

Communication skills

Crisis de-escalation techniques

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or related field

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 with up to 6% Match
• Holiday Pay (9)
• Paid Personal Growth Hours
• Paid Time Off for Mental Health
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses
• Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program

For more details about our benefits, visit our website!

About the Position

We are looking for a Residential Care Associate II to join our team at The Guest House Crisis RTF, Eugene Oregon!

The Residential Care Associate II will provide support to the residents according to their individualized treatment plan with a focus on personal care services, environmental intervention, and limited group social and recreational treatment activities as assigned by utilizing an approved evidenced-based group curriculum. They will provide limited treatment services and personal care supports for clients that help them develop appropriate skills to increase or maintain their level of functioning. The Residential Care Associate II will administer prescribed medications, follow physician’s orders for all medications and/or procedures, document on medical charts and count sheets according to established procedures, and responsibly assist clients with self‑administration of medications within agency policies and procedures. 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.

This position falls under the AFSCME bargaining unit. Wages, benefits, and working conditions are set in 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.

Work Schedule

Thursday through Monday, 7:00‑am – 3:30‑pm (Full Time Days)

What You’ll Make

$21.63 – $22.96 per hour DOE/Credentials.

Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates.

About the Program

The Guest House Crisis Stabilization Center is a 10‑bed, short‑term, crisis residential program serving adults experiencing a mental health crisis. The program offers individual private rooms for clients. The Guest House also offers community living spaces, a larger kitchen, and is conveniently located near PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center, University District, in Eugene.

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

What You’ll Need

Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate registration through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO). Eligibility requires 1 out of 3 Criteria below:

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science: Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or related field;
• OR minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in a supervised setting;
• OR equivalent combination of behavioral science education in addition to satisfactory supplemental behavioral health experience and training

Will be required to register as a QMHA‑R through MHACBO during the first week of employment.

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.

About Us

ColumbiaCare Services is a non‑profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get 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 well‑being 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.

Eligibility

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