Residential Care Associate II - 5744

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 beautiful and therapeutic service settings.

About the role

The Residential Care Associate II will provide support to residents according to their individualized treatment plan, focusing on personal care services, environmental intervention, and limited group social and recreational treatment activities using an approved evidence-based group curriculum. Responsibilities include:

• Providing limited treatment services and personal care supports to help clients develop skills to increase or maintain their level of functioning.
• Administering prescribed medications, following physician’s orders, documenting on medical charts and count sheets, and assisting clients with self-administration of medications within agency policies.
• Transporting clients to and from the program as necessary to engage and provide treatment services.
• Maintaining compliance with established productivity standards for documentation of services.

This position is part of the AFSCME bargaining unit, with wages, benefits, and working conditions set in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

About the Program

Manzanita Ridge is a secure, co-ed, 8-bed program serving adults living with a mental illness. The facility is a newer building located on the grounds of the Junction City Hospital. ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and environmental interventions.
• Facilitate limited group social and recreational treatment activities using an evidence-based curriculum.
• Administer medications and assist with self-administration per agency policies.
• Transport clients to and from the program for treatment services.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with productivity standards.
• Provide crisis de-escalation and perform physical tasks as required, including lifting up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

• Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO). Eligibility requires one of the following:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science (e.g., Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or related field);
  • Minimum three years of verifiable behavioral health experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in a supervised setting; or
  • An equivalent combination of behavioral science education and satisfactory supplemental behavioral health experience and training.
• Must register as a QMHA-R through MHACBO during the first week of employment.
• Driving is an essential function; must hold a valid driver’s license, maintain a safe driving record, and pass a DHS criminal background check.
• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire (per OAR 309-035-0135).
• Physical demands include frequent talking, listening, standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 40 pounds. Must successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings.

Schedule

Friday through Monday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Part Time, Swing Shift).

Pay

Starting at $22.50 - $23.88 per hour, based on experience and credentials. Additional pay differentials include:

• Night Shift (NOC) Differential: $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 10:00 PM and 8:30 AM (minimum 2.5 hours of shift must fall within this period).
• Secure Program Differential: $2.00 per hour for all hours worked in an eligible secure program.
• Bilingual Differential: 5% pay differential for employees who meet the qualifications of the CCS Language/Bilingual Program.
• Secure Program Additional Differential: $2.00 per hour for this role.

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 with CEUs toward mental health certifications.
• 100% vested retirement plan with up to 6% employer match.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off for Mental Health.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Spontaneous and longevity bonuses.
• Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (including Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Tobacco Cessation Program.

Training Program

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