Residential Assistant - YR044

About the role

The Residential Assistant (RA) position at NARA Northwest is an onsite, swing shift role with weekends required. Responsibilities include providing support and intervention to youth, academic and personal tutoring, documentation, medication administration, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and intervention to youth as needed using trauma informed approaches.
• Complete all required documentation, including daily communication log and incident reports.
• Facilitate medication administration; maintain MAR and document distribution of all medications.
• Attend staff meetings and training.
• Maintain facility in a clean, orderly fashion while on duty.
• Complete regular safety checks.
• Maintain open communication with youth and coworkers to create a positive environment.
• Facilitate after hour youth activities.
• Observe and supervise chores being completed by youth.
• Follow all policies and procedures for admissions, discharges, and visitation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of one year of experience working with youth in a residential setting. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are also required. Previous experience in a healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services field is preferred.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience working with youth in a residential setting.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Previous experience in a healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services field is preferred.

Skills

Essential skills include strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities, along with a commitment to trauma-informed care and cultural competency.

Benefits

NARA Northwest offers a competitive wage range of $21.00 - $25.20 hourly, with additional differential pay for Swing Shift (+$1.60). Other benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The wage range for this position is $21.00 - $25.20 hourly, with additional differential pay for Swing Shift (+$1.60).

Schedule

This is an onsite, swing shift position with weekends required. Shifts are from 3:30PM - 11:30PM.