Residential Care Associate I

Residential Care Associate I - 5672 Full Time Regular Full-Time Portland, OR, US Requisition ID: 5672 Salary Range: $21.42 To $22.07 Hourly What We Offer 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 w/ up to 6% Match Holiday Pay (9) 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 Position We are looking for a Residential Care Associate I to join our team at our Aspen Hill RTF in Portland, Oregon! The Residential Care Associate I will provide caring companionship and assistance with daily tasks to clients. They will provide personal care services and support that helps individuals develop appropriate daily living skills and independent activities of daily living to increase or maintain their level of functioning. The Residential Care Associate I will assist with meal preparation, clean‑up, and food purchasing, while encouraging client participation. Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, they will pass medications and perform delegated medical care as prescribed by the client’s primary care provider. 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. Wages, benefits, and working conditions are set in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Training Program With our MHACBO‑accredited training program, you will earn CEUs towards applicable mental health certifications, while attending your required, paid training, and receiving qualified clinical supervision gaining on‑the‑job experience. Work Schedule Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00pm – 10:30pm (Full Time Swing) What You’ll Make $21.42 - $22.07 per hour DOE/Credentials. Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates. About the Program Aspen Hill RTF is a non‑secure, 8‑bed Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) located in Portland, Oregon that offers residential, community‑based mental health treatment. Programming is tailored to meet residents’ needs and can range from personal care, medication management and administration, individual and group therapy, skills training, case management, nursing consultation, and assistance around community activities. ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. What You’ll Need Caregiving and/or mental health experience (personal or professional) is preferred. A dedication to the wellbeing of each resident and helping them complete their activities of daily living (ADLs) and independent activities of daily living (IADLs). Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a safe driving record. Must pass a DHS criminal background check. Physical Demands This position requires the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may require the ability to occasionally use ladders, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable. You must successfully complete crisis de‑escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands‑on maneuvers and techniques and may require an individual to lift and transfer clients. 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 provide outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in therapeutic service settings. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr