Residential Care Associate II - 5745

ColumbiaCare Services; Junction City (OR); On-site; USD 30,996 - 32,897; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Flexible Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan with 6% match

Holiday Pay

Job summary

ColumbiaCare Services seeks a Residential Care Associate II at Manzanita Ridge SRTF in Junction City, OR. The role focuses on personal care, environmental interventions, and supervised group activities under an approved curriculum.

Responsibilities include medication administration, charting, and client transport while adhering to the program’s policies and Oregon regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration through MHACBO.
• Will be required to register as QMHA - R during the first week of employment.
• Driving is an essential function with valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to residents per individualized treatment plan with focus on personal care, environmental intervention, and group activities.
• Administer prescribed medications and follow physician orders; document on medical charts and count sheets.
• Transport clients to and from program and maintain documentation of services; comply with productivity standards.

Skills

Driving

Crisis de-escalation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science: Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or related field

Three years of verifiable behavioral health experience

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Residential Care Associate II - 5745

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Part Time Regular Part-Time | Junction City, OR, US | 2 days ago | Requisition ID: 5745

Salary Range: $22.50 To $23.88 Hourly

What We Offer

• 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

About the Position

We are looking for a Residential Care Associate II to join our team at our Manzanita Ridge SRTF in Junction City, 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 evidence‑based group curriculum. The role includes administering prescribed medications, following physician’s orders for all medications and/or procedures, documenting on medical charts and count sheets, and responsibly assisting clients with self‑administration of medications within agency policies and procedures. Transport of clients to and from the program as necessary and maintaining compliance with established productivity standards for documentation of services are also required. 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 required paid training and receiving qualified clinical supervision to gain on‑the‑job experience.

Work Schedule

Sunday through Monday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm (Part Time, Swing)

What You’ll Make

Starting at $22.50 - $23.88 per hour DOE/Credentials.

Differentials

• Night Shift (NOC) Differential: 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 period.
• Secure Program Differential: Additional $2.00 per hour for all hours worked in an eligible CCS secure program.
• Bilingual Differential: Additional 5% pay differential for employees who meet the qualifications of the CCS Language/Bilingual Program.

About the Program

Manzanita Ridge is a secure, co‑ed, 8‑bed program serving adults living with a mental illness. It is a beautiful newer building located on the grounds of the Junction City Hospital.

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, lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may also 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 involve performing various physical, hands‑on maneuvers and techniques that may require you to lift and transfer clients.

About Us

ColumbiaCare Services is a non‑profit behavioral health and veteran services 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 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.

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