Residential Care Associate II - 5761

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

About the Role

We are looking for a Residential Care Associate II to join our team at our McKenzie Ridge SRTF in Junction City, Oregon. The Residential Care Associate II will provide support to the residents according to their individualized treatment plan with a focus on personal care services, environmental intervention, and limited group social and recreational treatment activities as assigned by utilizing an approved evidenced-based group curriculum. They will provide limited treatment services and personal care supports for clients that help them develop appropriate skills to increase or maintain their level of functioning.

The Residential Care Associate II will administer prescribed medications, follow physician’s orders for all medications and/or procedures, document on medical charts and count sheets according to established procedures, and responsibly assist clients with self-administration of medications within agency policies and procedures. They will transport clients to and from the program as necessary to engage and provide treatment services. They will maintain compliance with established productivity standards for documentation of services. This position falls under the AFSCME bargaining unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to residents according to their individualized treatment plan, focusing on personal care services and environmental intervention.
• Conduct limited group social and recreational treatment activities using an approved evidenced-based group curriculum.
• Provide limited treatment services and personal care supports to help clients develop skills to increase or maintain their level of functioning.
• Administer prescribed medications, follow physician’s orders, and document on medical charts and count sheets.
• Assist clients with self-administration of medications within agency policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Perform physical tasks including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 40 pounds, as well as frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing stairs.
• Successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques.

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:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science: Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or related field; OR
  • Minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in a supervised setting; OR
  • Equivalent combination of behavioral science education in addition to satisfactory supplemental behavioral health experience and training.
• Will be required to register as a QMHA-R through MHACBO during the first week of employment.
• Driving is an essential function of this position. 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).

Benefits

• Affordable Medical/Dental/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 (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program

Pay

Starting at $22.50 - $23.88 per hour, based on experience and credentials.

Additional pay differentials:

• Night Shift (NOC) Differential: An 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: 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

Full-time, swing shift: Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM.

About the Program

McKenzie Ridge is a secure, co-ed, 8-bed program serving adults living with a mental illness. The program is located in a beautiful, newer building on the grounds of the Junction City Hospital.

About Us

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 therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve.

We value and honor diversity 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 applicants from historically underrepresented groups and strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all.