Residential Assistant Administrator - 5773

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

About the Role

We are looking for a Residential Assistant Administrator to join our team at our Aspen Hill RTF in Portland, Oregon. The Residential Assistant Administrator will develop and maintain program structure and guidelines by monitoring all aspects of the program operations and resident support services for the stabilizing of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

The Residential Assistant Administrator will assist the Residential Administrator with the daily oversight and coordination of on-site and off-site visits and appointments. In addition, they will provide treatment services and support clients by spending part of their work shift on the floor to help them develop appropriate skills to increase their level of independent functioning. They will maintain an active, visible, regular, and reliable presence in the milieu. They will maintain awareness of the state of the facility and communicate with the Residential Administrator and Facilities team to address building and operational needs.

About the Program

Aspen Hill RTF is a non-secure, 8-bed Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) located in Portland, Oregon that offers residential, community-based mental health treatment. Programming is tailored to meet resident need and can range from personal care, medication management and administration, individual and group therapy, skills training, case management, nursing consultation, and assistance around community activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain program structure and guidelines.
• Monitor all aspects of program operations and resident support services.
• Assist the Residential Administrator with daily oversight and coordination of on-site and off-site visits and appointments.
• Provide treatment services and support clients to help them develop skills for independent functioning.
• Maintain an active, visible, regular, and reliable presence in the milieu.
• Communicate with the Residential Administrator and Facilities team to address building and operational needs.

Requirements

• Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration. 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.
• If not already registered as a QMHA through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), registration will be assisted within the first week of employment.
• Experience supervising union-represented employees is preferred.
• Driving is an essential function of this position. 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 pass a DHS criminal background check.

Vocational Training Program

For applicants starting as a QMHA-R, ColumbiaCare offers a Vocational Training Program to accelerate the training, on-the-job experiential learning, and testing preparation for qualified employees to achieve the 1000 supervised hours required to complete their certification as a QMHA-I. Through this program, this certification can be achieved in as little as 6 months. This is an optional program. Employees in the program will have additional training expectations to meet the requirements for QMHA testing.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds.
• Occasionally use ladders, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable.
• Successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques.

Reasonable accommodations can be made.

Benefits

• 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 with up to 6% Match
• Holiday Pay (9 holidays)
• Paid Time Off for Mental Health
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses
• Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program

Schedule

Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (Full Time, Day). This position requires on-call availability based on program need.

Pay

$5,000 - $6,000 per month DOE/Credentials. Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates.