Residential Assistant Gresham Swing shift (RE027)

Description

Title: Residential Assistant
Location: AdultResidential Treatment Center -620 NE 2nd Street Gresham OR 97030 (relocating from Northwest Portland in November 2026)
Schedule: Swing Shift:3:00PM - 11:30PM; weekends required
Wage Range: $21.00 - $25.20 base with additional differential pay for Swing Shift ($1.60) (total hourly wage is $22.60 - $26.80)

At NARA Northwest youll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether youre passionate about healthcare behavioral health education or social services theres a place for you to make a meaningful difference.

Make a difference in your clients recovery journey.

Are you passionate about helping others building meaningful connections and creating a safe supportive environment for individuals working toward recovery NARA Northwest is seeking compassionate dependable and team-oriented Residential Assistants to join our Adult Residential Treatment team.

As a Residential Assistant (RA) youll play an important role in supporting adults participating in residential substance use treatment. Youll help create a structured recovery-focused community where clients can heal develop healthy life skills strengthen family relationships and move toward long-term wellness.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in behavioral health social services recovery support psychology counseling or community-based care.

Company Mission:

NARA NW provides education physical mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians Alaska Natives and anyone in need.

With over 500 employees across a variety of programsincluding medical and dental care addiction treatment housing assistance and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement all while making a tangible positive impact on the lives of others.

What you will do:

• Provide direct support supervision and encouragement to clients in a residential treatment setting.
• Foster a safe respectful and recovery-focused environment using trauma-informed care practices.
• Monitor client well-being conduct routine safety checks and respond appropriately to client needs and emergencies.
• Facilitate medication distribution and maintain accurate documentation including daily logs and incident reports.
• Support admissions orientations and client transitions within the program.
• Transport clients to appointments recovery meetings and other approved activities.
• Assist with maintaining a clean organized and welcoming residential environment.
• Collaborate with counselors treatment staff clients and family members to support recovery goals.
• Follow all confidentiality requirements agency policies and applicable regulations

Driving is a requirement for this position

• Current active drivers license
• Current active auto insurance
• Over the age of 23 (per our insurance policy)

Additional Requirements:

• Pre-employmentdrug test- including marijuana
• Criminal background check
• DMV report
• Ability to drive agency vehicles including passenger vans
• CPR CPI and Food Handlers card (within 30 days of hire)
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff members
• Demonstrated ability to treat clients and staff with respect and dignity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in residential treatment behavioral health substance use treatment healthcare social services or related human services settings.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented practices.
• Experience supporting individuals impacted by substance use disorders mental health concerns or life challenges.
• Experience working with Native American and/or Alaska Native communities.

Whats in it for you

15 Paid Holidays: New Years Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Battle of Little Big Horn Independence Day Labor Day Native American Day Indigenous Peoples Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving day after Thanksgiving and December 25 th and your Birthday!

Benefits: Employees working 20 hours or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

• Affordable Medical Dental and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 15Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit FQHC

How to apply:

1. To Quick Apply go toCareers NARA NW ()
2. Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional) thats all!
3. Feel free to contact if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians Alaska Natives and everyone in need.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use marijuana use and prescription drug abuse both on and off the addition all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming discussing or promoting the use of alcohol on the job on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.

Consistent with NARA NWs sobriety policy all employees volunteers interns and contractors as applicable are required to sign a Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form and NARA NW Modeling Sobriety Policy Form as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 US Code Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the positions activities and requirements the agency reserves the right to modify add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

Required Experience:

Junior IC