Residential Assistant (Swing & Graveyard available)

Title: Residential Assistant

Location: NARA Northwest Adult Residential Treatment Center - 620 NE 2nd Street, Gresham OR 97030

Schedule: Swing: 3:30PM - 11:30PM; or Graveyard : 11:30PM - 7:30AM; weekends required for both shifts

Wage Range: Swing: $22.60 - $26.80 hourly; or Graveyard: $23.60 - $27.80 hourly

If you are a motivated and dedicated 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 programs—including 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:

The Residential Assistant (RA) provides direct support, supervision, and guidance to adults participating in residential substance use treatment services. Using a trauma-informed and client-centered approach, the RA helps maintain a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment while supporting clients in their daily living activities, treatment participation, and recovery goals.

Residential Assistants play a key role in ensuring the safety and well-being of clients, supporting program operations, maintaining accurate documentation, and fostering a welcoming environment for clients and their families.

What you will do:

- Provide direct support and supervision to clients throughout daily residential activities.

- Encourage client participation in recovery activities and programs.

- Conduct routine client checks, facility rounds, safety inspections, and grounds checks.

- Monitor for safety concerns and report incidents.

- Facilitate medication distribution

- Maintain accurate Medication Administration Records (MARs)

- Complete daily logs, shift reports, incident reports, and other required documentation in a timely manner

- Protect client privacy and maintain confidentiality

- Assist with admissions, including room preparation, supplies, belongings searches, inventory documentation, and program orientation.

- Make referrals to appropriate community resources.

- Assist with front desk phone coverage.

- Transport clients to approved appointments, recovery meetings, or other program-related activities.

Qualifications

All Residential Assistants must have:

- Driving is a requirement for this position

Current, active driver's license

- Current, active auto insurance

- Over the age of 23 (per our insurance policy)

- Ability to drive agency vehicles, including passenger vans.

Additional Requirements:

- Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries

- Demonstrated ability to treat clients and staff with respect and dignity

- Pre-employment or for cause drug tests - including marijuana

- Reliable transportation to and from work.

- 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

- Understanding of 12-step philosophy and treatment modalities.

- Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community

Whats in it for you?

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

- 15 Paid 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)

- $50,000 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:

- To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org) (https://www.naranorthwest.org/home-2/careers/)

- Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), thats all!

- Feel free to contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) 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 job. In 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.