Residential Engagement Assistant

Cascade AIDS Project; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

Family Leave

Job summary

Our House of Portland, a CAP Northwest program, is hiring a Part-Time Resident Engagement Assistant to support resident engagement through individual and group activities in SE Portland. Starting pay is $24.28/hr with a weekend differential of $1.00; top scale reaches $28.27/hr.

This union-represented role offers benefits and opportunities for growth. The position requires CPR or the ability to obtain certification, a food handlers card, strong communication, basic computer skills, and a

Qualifications

• CPR Certification or ability to become certified.
• Food handlers' card or ability to obtain one.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Motivation to work with people with HIV/AIDS who require all levels of care.
• Willingness to work with people with physical and emotional health and/or chemical dependency challenges.
• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct person-centered activity services on an individual and group basis.
• Provide direct transportation services to meet identified needs and interests of residents on an individual and group basis.
• Provides set-up for activities and organization of required supplies for each activity.
• Maintains documentation that reflects services provided.
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and HIPAA privacy compliance.
• Ability to work some evenings or flex days for special events with advance notice.

Skills

CPR Certification

Food handlers card

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

HIV/AIDS experience

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Our House Residential Care Facility (RCF) is a 14-room facility with a team of expert clinicians who work with people living with HIV who are having difficulty managing independent living. By tailoring nursing, social services, and therapeutic everyday activities our clients and residents are able to define what ‘living well’ means to them. Prism Health, Our House, Tod’s Corner and Esthers Pantry are all apart of CAP. To learn more about us please visit CAP, Prism Health and Our House.Our House of Portland a Program apart of CAP Northwest is excited to announce that we are hiring skilled and team-oriented Resident Engagement Assistant. This position is responsible for supporting resident engagement by implementing activity plans and carrying out activities for the residents. This role supports the resident’s physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of the department.This is a Part-Time (0.8 FTE) role working at Our House of Portland located in SE Portland. The schedule for this role is Sunday-Wednesday 9:30am-6:00pmStarting pay is $24.28 an hour which is equivalent to just over $40,401.92 a year with a weekend differential of $1.00. The Resident Engagement Assistant’s pay increases with tenure and the top of the pay scale is $28.27. This is a union represented position, so the compensation, benefits and conditions of work are collectively bargained.Who You AreCPR Certification or the ability to become certifiedFood handlers' card or the ability to obtain oneStrong written and verbal communication skills.Basic computer skills.Motivation to work with people with HIV/AIDS who require all levels of care.Willingness to work with people with physical and emotional health and/or chemical dependency challenges.Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.High school diploma or equivalentWhat You’ll DoProvide direct person-centered activity services on an individual and group basis.Provide direct transportation services to meet identified needs and interests of residents on an individual and group basis.Provides set-up for activities and organization of required supplies for each activity.Maintains documentation that reflects services providedMaintains a high degree of confidentiality and adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy requirements.Ability to work some evenings or flex days when required for special events with advance notice.At CAP Northwest we believe in unlocking potential. If you believe you may have the skills to do a job, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. CAP Northwest is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We comply with all relevant anti-discrimination laws.Vacation & Health LeaveRetirementMedical, Dental, & VisionLife Insurance, Disability, & Family LeaveFor more details about our benefits please visit our careers page capnw.org/careersCAP Northwest cares about the safety of our team members and clients. All new employees are required to provide proof of vaccination status to HR at the time of hire (unless a documented medical or religious exemption is requested and approved).