Trauma-Informed Youth Care Specialist

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA); Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA) is seeking a Residential Assistant for a Youth Residential Treatment Center in Portland, OR. The role includes Swing (3:30PM–11:30PM) or Graveyard (11:30PM–7:30AM) shifts, with weekends required for both.

You will supervise youth, maintain safety, complete MARs, document daily logs, transport youth to appointments, and apply trauma-informed care to support healing and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to youth throughout daily treatment activities.
• Build positive, professional relationships with residents while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Conduct routine safety checks.
• Administer medications as authorized and maintain accurate Medication Administration Records (MARs).
• Utilize trauma-informed approaches to support youth emotional, behavioral, and recovery needs.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and structured environment.
• Support youth engagement in treatment goals, recovery activities, and daily routines.
• Supervise and assist with chores, personal responsibility tasks, and community living expectations.
• Complete required documentation, including daily logs, incident reports, medication records, and resident updates.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming living environment.
• Transport youth to appointments, activities, school, or other approved destinations as needed.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Youth supervision

Documentation

Job description

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA) is seeking a Residential Assistant for a Youth Residential Treatment Center in Portland, OR. The role includes Swing (3:30PM–11:30PM) or Graveyard (11:30PM–7:30AM) shifts, with weekends required for both.

You will supervise youth, maintain safety, complete MARs, document daily logs, transport youth to appointments, and apply trauma-informed care to support healing and recovery.