Weekend Residential Support Specialist (Part-Time)

New Narrative; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

New Narrative seeks a part-time Residential Support Specialist for Saturdays and Sundays, day shift (7 AM – 3 PM) in Portland, OR. The RSS collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide services in residential treatment programs, helping residents develop daily living skills and engage in therapeutic activities.

Responsibilities include supporting activities of daily living, crisis intervention, medication support, meal preparation, and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years or older and able to implement emergency procedures.
• Active CPR certification required or maintained.

Responsibilities

• Engage with residents to support movement toward goals and transition planning using strength-based approaches.
• Provide hands-on support for activities of daily living and instrumental tasks.
• Assist in crisis intervention using nonviolent de-escalation techniques.
• Assist with meal preparation and opportunities for skills training.
• Facilitate group activities and community engagement.
• Follow Oregon Administrative Rules for Home and Community Based services.
• Maintain documentation at the end of each shift in resident charts.

Skills

CPR certification

Disaster response

Team-based care

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

QMHA credentials preferred

CPR certification preferred

Job description

New Narrative seeks a part-time Residential Support Specialist for Saturdays and Sundays, day shift (7 AM – 3 PM) in Portland, OR. The RSS collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide services in residential treatment programs, helping residents develop daily living skills and engage in therapeutic activities.

Responsibilities include supporting activities of daily living, crisis intervention, medication support, meal preparation, and documentation.