Residential Care Associate I - 5781

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 The Guest House Crisis Stabilization Center in Eugene, Oregon. The Residential Care Associate I will provide 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.

Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you will pass medications and perform delegated medical care as prescribed by the client’s primary care provider. You will assist with meal preparation, clean-up, and food purchasing while encouraging client participation. Transportation of clients to and from the program is required to engage and provide treatment services. You will maintain compliance with established productivity standards for documentation of services. This position falls under the AFSCME bargaining unit.

About the Program

The Guest House Crisis Stabilization Center is a 10-bed, short-term, crisis residential program serving adults experiencing a mental health crisis. The program offers individual private rooms for clients, community living spaces, a larger kitchen, and is conveniently located near PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center, University District, in Eugene.

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

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 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.
• 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. Must provide a valid driver's license from your 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 lift and transfer clients as required by crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings.

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.

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. 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.

Schedule

Friday through Monday, 7:00am - 3:30pm (Part Time, Day).

Pay

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

In addition to your base wage, CCS offers the following pay differentials, 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/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
• Vocational Training Program: Accelerated training path towards QMHA certification