Youth Residential Assistant On Call

Description

Title: Residential Assistant (On-Call)

Location: Youth Residential Treatment Center -19909 SE Stark St Portland OR 97233

Schedule: On-Call Hours

Wage Range: $21.00 - $25.20 hourly; swing hours include a $1.60 differential; graveyard hours include a $2.60 differential

If you are a motivated Residential Assistant looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact we want to hear from you!

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.

Company Mission:

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

With almost 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.

Position Overview:

Residential Assistants (RAs) are responsible for attending to all youth-related needs during their scheduled work shift. This includes monitoring youth during their daily living activities and completing all relevant documentation using trauma informed care to provide a safe environment for healing and recovery.

What you will do:

• Provide direct supervisionto youth throughout daily treatment activities.
• Build positive professional relationships with residents while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Conduct routine safety checks.
• Administer medications as authorized and maintain accurate Medication Administration Records (MARs).
• Utilize trauma-informed approaches to support youth emotional behavioral and recovery needs.
• Foster a safe respectful and structured environment.
• Support youth engagement in treatment goals recovery activities and daily routines.
• Supervise and assist with chores personal responsibility tasks and community living expectations.
• Complete required documentation including daily logs incident reports medication records and resident updates.
• Maintain a clean organized and welcoming living environment.
• Transport youth to appointments activities school or other approved destinations as needed.

On-Call Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for planned absences vacancies and employee call-outs.
• Respond to shift coverage requests from supervisors and residential leadership staff.
• Maintain flexibility to accept shifts based on program staffing needs.
• Communicate availability and scheduling updates promptly and professionally.

All Residential Assistants must have:

• 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:

• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with youth clients and staff members
• Demonstrated ability to treat youth clients and staff with respect and dignity
• Pre-employment or for cause drug tests - including marijuana
• Criminal background and DMV checks
• CPR CPI and Food Handlers cards are required within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in substance use/abuse treatment with youth
• Understanding of 12-step philosophy and youth treatment modalities.
• Addiction Counseling certificate or knowledge a plus
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community

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