Residential Care Associate II - 5753

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Wellness Reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

ColumbiaCare Services, Inc. in Junction City, Oregon, is hiring a Residential Care Associate II for McKenzie Ridge SRTF. The role focuses on personal care, environmental intervention, and limited group activities, with medication administration and charting responsibilities.

The position falls under the AFSCME bargaining unit. Training through MHACBO and ongoing supervision are provided, with a part-time day schedule and differential pay opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for QMHA registration through MHACBO.
• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or related field.
• At least 3 years of verifiable behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to residents per individualized treatment plan.
• Administer prescribed medications and follow physician orders.
• Document on medical charts and count sheets.
• Transport clients to and from the program.
• Maintain productivity standards for documentation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science

Equivalent combination of behavioral science education and experience

QMHA registration eligibility

Job description

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Residential Care Associate II - 5753

Part Time Regular Part-Time | Junction City, OR, US | Requisition ID: 5753

4 days ago | Salary Range: $22.50 To $23.88 Hourly

APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD!

While working in this program, you will receive an additional $2.00 per hour secure program differential in addition to your base wage and any other applicable pay differentials.

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
• 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 McKenzie Ridge SRTF in Junction City, Oregon. The Residential Care Associate II will provide support to residents according to their individualized treatment plan with a focus on personal care services, environmental intervention, and limited group social and recreational treatment activities. They will administer prescribed medications, follow physician’s orders, document on medical charts and count sheets, and assist clients with self‑administration of medications within agency policies. They will transport clients to and from the program as needed and maintain compliance with 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 toward applicable mental health certifications while attending required, paid training and receiving qualified clinical supervision for on‑the‑job experience.

Work Schedule

Sunday through Monday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (Part Time, Day)

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 the shift occur within this period.
• Secure Program Differential: an 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

McKenzie Ridge is a secure, co‑ed, 8‑bed program serving adults living with a mental illness. The facility is 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.
• Minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in a supervised setting.
• Equivalent combination of behavioral science education and 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 be able 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, and lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may require occasionally using ladders, squatting/kneeling, and performing other physical tasks. Successful completion of crisis de‑escalation and CPR trainings, which involve physical, hands‑on maneuvers and techniques, is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

ColumbiaCare Services is a non‑profit, behavioral health and Veterans service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We are a diverse team committed to changing people’s lives. 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 and give priority to applicants who qualify under protected veteran status and people with disabilities.

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 training and growth opportunities.