Residential Care Associate II - 5754

ColumbiaCare Services, Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Flexible Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off

Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement"

Professional development and training

100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off for Mental Health

Company Paid Life Insurance

Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses

Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) &amp

Job summary

ColumbiaCare Services, Inc. is seeking a Residential Care Associate II in Eugene, OR. The role focuses on personal care, environmental interventions, and limited group activities within an approved curriculum.

The position requires QMHA registration within MHACBO and a valid driver’s license, with wage details already provided. Training and paid supervision are included in a MHACBO-accredited program.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for QMHA registration through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO).
• Must be 18 years or older per state regulations.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a DHS background check.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and document on medical charts and count sheets.
• Provide personal care supports and environmental interventions per the treatment plan.
• Transport clients to and from the program to engage in treatment services.
• Maintain compliance with established productivity standards for documentation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science

Three years of verifiable behavioral health experience

Job description

Residential Care Associate II

Part Time Regular Part-Time Eugene, OR, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 5754

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 our River Bridge SRTF program in 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 evidence‑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 physicians’ 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 toward applicable mental health certifications while attending required, paid training and receiving qualified clinical supervision, gaining on‑the‑job experience.

Work Schedule

Friday through Monday, 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm (Part Time, Swing)

What You’ll Make

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

Differentials

• Night Shift (NOC) 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

River Bridge is a secure, co‑ed, secured 16‑bed program serving adults living with a mental illness. River Bridge offers multiple therapeutic areas for residents and a large, private backyard for recreational activities.

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 one of three 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ColumbiaCare Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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 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.

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