Residential Assistant Administrator - 5811

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 Rockwood Residential Treatment Home (RTH) in Portland, Oregon. The Residential Assistant Administrator will develop and maintain program structure and guidelines by monitoring all aspects of program operations and resident support services for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. This role assists the Residential Administrator with daily oversight and coordination of on-site and off-site visits and appointments.

The Residential Assistant Administrator will provide treatment services and support clients by spending part of their work shift on the floor to help residents develop appropriate skills to increase their level of independent functioning. They will maintain an active, visible, regular, and reliable presence in the milieu, as well as communicate with the Residential Administrator and Facilities team to address building and operational needs.

About the Program

Rockwood is a co-ed, 5-bed Residential Treatment Home serving adults living with a mental illness. Each resident enjoys the use of their own private, ADA-accessible bedroom and has access to shared ADA-accessible bathrooms. Rockwood is conveniently located near public transportation and other public services.

Vocational Training Program

For applicants starting as a QMHA-R, ColumbiaCare offers a Vocational Training Program to accelerate training, on-the-job experiential learning, and testing preparation for qualified employees to achieve the 1,000 supervised hours required to complete their certification as a QMHA-I. Through this program, certification can be achieved in as little as 6 months. This is an optional program.

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 by spending part of the work shift on the floor to help residents develop skills to increase 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 one of the following:
  • 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. 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.
  • Pass a DHS criminal background check.
• 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.

• Technology Requirement: Maintain access to a compatible smartphone capable of supporting the organization’s approved multi-factor authentication (MFA) application as a condition of employment.

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
• 9 paid 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

Pay

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

Schedule

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