Residential Care Associate I -5854

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
• Holiday Pay (9 days)
• 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

About the role

The Residential Care Associate I provides caring companionship and assistance with daily tasks to clients at the Coos Crisis Resolution Center (CCRC) in Coos Bay, Oregon. This position supports individuals in developing appropriate daily living skills and independent activities of daily living to increase or maintain their level of functioning. The CCRC is a 6-bed, licensed crisis residential facility serving adults experiencing a mental health crisis, offering both individual and shared rooms with community areas including a kitchen/dining room, living room, reading area, and spacious back deck and yard. The program is primarily sponsored by Coos Health and Wellness and also accepts Adapt referrals. This position falls under the AFSCME bargaining unit; wages, benefits, and working conditions are set in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit behavioral health and Veteran's service agency offering a full spectrum of programming including outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports. The organization is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services and support to help clients develop daily living skills and independent activities of daily living (ADLs/IADLs)
• 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
• Participate in MHACBO-accredited training program, earning CEUs towards applicable mental health certifications while receiving paid training and qualified clinical supervision

Requirements

• Caregiving and/or mental health experience (personal or professional) preferred
• Dedication to the wellbeing of each resident and helping them complete ADLs and IADLs
• Valid driver's license from state of residence (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire), safe driving record, and ability to pass a DHS criminal background check (driving is an essential function)
• Must be 18 years or older at time of hire per OAR 309-035-0135
• Successful completion of crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques and may require lifting and transferring clients
• Access to a compatible smartphone capable of supporting the organization's approved multi-factor authentication (MFA) application as a condition of employment
• Physical demands: ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds; may occasionally use ladders, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable

Pay

$21.42 – $22.07 per hour DOE/Credentials.

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

Schedule

Friday through Monday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Part Time, Swing)