Residential Care Associate I - 5775

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 outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve.

About the Role

We are looking for a Residential Care Associate I to join our team at our Willamette Rose Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) in Portland, Oregon. This position provides caring companionship and assistance with daily tasks to clients, supporting individuals in developing appropriate daily living skills and independent activities of daily living to increase or maintain their level of functioning.

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

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 while encouraging client participation.
• Pass medications and perform delegated medical care as prescribed by the client’s primary care provider, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
• Transport clients to and from the program as necessary to engage and provide treatment services.
• Maintain compliance with established productivity standards for documentation of services.
• Successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques.

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. 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 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.
• Ability to perform physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques required for crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, including lifting and transferring clients.

Schedule

Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm (Full Time, Swing Shift).

Pay

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

In addition to your base wage, the following pay differentials are available, subject to position, program, and eligibility requirements:

• 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.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program.
• Professional development and training opportunities, including MHACBO-accredited training program with CEUs towards applicable mental health certifications.
• 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 (ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program.
• Vocational Training Program: Accelerated training path towards QMHA certification.

About Us

We value and honor the culture in our communities in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply and seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from different backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.

We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment to retention, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status and people with disabilities.