Residential Care Associate I - 5677

ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings.

About the Role

We are looking for a Residential Care Associate I to join our team at our Willamette Rose RTF in Portland, Oregon. The Residential Care Associate I will provide caring companionship and assistance with daily tasks to clients, helping individuals develop appropriate daily living skills and independent activities of daily living to increase or maintain their level of functioning.

The Residential Care Associate I will assist with meal preparation, clean-up, and food purchasing while encouraging client participation. Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, they will pass medications and perform delegated medical care as prescribed by the client’s primary care provider. They will transport clients to and from the program as necessary to engage and provide treatment services and maintain compliance with established productivity standards for documentation of services.

This position falls under the AFSCME bargaining unit. Wages, benefits, and working conditions are set in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services and support to help individuals develop daily living skills and independent activities of daily living.
• Assist with meal preparation, clean-up, and food purchasing, encouraging client participation.
• Pass medications and perform delegated medical care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
• Transport clients to and from the program to engage and provide treatment services.
• Maintain compliance with established productivity standards for documentation of services.

Requirements

• Caregiving and/or mental health experience (personal or professional) is preferred.
• A dedication to the wellbeing of each resident and helping them complete their activities of daily living (ADLs) and independent activities of daily living (IADLs).
• 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, and have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.
• Must be 18 or older at the time of hire (per OAR 309-035-0135).

Physical Demands

• Frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, and 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, and may require lifting and transferring clients.

Skills

We recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If you're passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

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 (Public Service Loan Forgiveness - PSLF)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program
• Vocational Training Program: Accelerated training path towards QMHA certification

Training Program

With our MHACBO-accredited training program, you will earn CEUs towards applicable mental health certifications while attending required, paid training and receiving qualified clinical supervision to gain on-the-job experience.

Pay

$21.42 - $22.07 per hour, based on experience and credentials.

Differentials:

• Night Shift (NOC) Differential: An additional $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 10:00 PM and 8:30 AM, provided that at least 2.5 hours of your shift occur within this designated period.
• Secure Program Differential: An additional $2.00 per hour for all hours worked in an eligible CCS secure program.
• Bilingual Differential: An additional 5% pay differential for employees who meet the qualifications of the CCS Language/Bilingual Program.

Schedule

Thursday through Saturday, 10:00 PM – 8:30 AM (Part Time, Night Shift)

About the Program

Willamette Rose is a 9-bed Residential Treatment Facility serving adults living with a mental illness. The program is partially ADA accessible. Residents can enjoy the privacy of their own bedroom as well as a private deck and a partial private bath.