Residential Care Associate II - 5826

Columbiacare-Services-Inc; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Mental Health PTO

Job summary

ColumbiaCare Services in Milwaukie, Oregon, seeks a Residential Care Associate II to support residents under a structured treatment plan, focusing on personal care, environmental intervention, and supervised activities. The role includes medication administration and documentation per physician orders.

This full-time Swing shift (Tue–Sat 2:00pm–10:30pm) offers competitive hourly wages with various pay differentials and a robust benefits package within a nonprofit behavioral health provider.

Qualifications

• Eligible for QMHA registration through MHACBO within first week of employment.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and document per physician orders.
• Provide personal care supports and environmental interventions per treatment plan.
• Transport clients to activities and appointments as needed.
• Maintain documentation within productivity standards.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Documentation

Transportation

Crisis de-escalation training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science

Three years of behavioral health experience

Tools

CPR training

Job description

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Residential Care Associate II - 5826

Full Time Milwaukie, OR, US

Salary Range: $22.50 To $23.88 Hourly

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

We are looking for a Residential Care Associate II to join our team at our Johnson Creek SRTF in Milwaukie, 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.

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.

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

Differentials: In addition to your base wage, CCS offers the following pay differentials, subject to position, program, and eligibility requirements:

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

Johnson Creek is a secure, 8-bed program serving adults living with a mental illness. The program offers multiple common living spaces include a living room with fireplace, a large open kitchen, and a park-like fenced backyard for outdoor enjoyment. Johnson Creek sits on a large lot with a private, spacious backyard for outdoor recreational activities.

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

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 manoeuvres 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.

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.