Residential Assistant Administrator - 5773

ColumbiaCare Services•Portland, OR

22h•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Residential Assistant Administrator to join our team at our Aspen Hill RTF in Portland, Oregon! The Residential Assistant Administrator will develop and maintain program structure and guidelines by monitoring all aspects of the program operations and resident support services for the stabilizing of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. The Residential Assistant Administrator will assist the Residential Administrator with the daily oversight and coordination of on-site and off-site visits and appointments. In addition, they will provide treatment services and support clients by spending part of their work shift on the floor to help them develop appropriate skills to increase their level of independent functioning. They will maintain an active, visible, regular and reliable presence in the milieu. They will maintain awareness of the state of the facility and communicate with the Residential Administrator and Facilities team to address building and operational needs. Vocational Training Program For applicants starting as a QMHA-R, ColumbiaCare offers a Vocational Training Program to accelerate the training, on-the-job experiential learning, and testing preparation for qualified employees to achieve the 1000 supervised hours required to complete their certification as a QMHA-I. Through this program, this certification can be achieved in as little as 6 months. This is an optional program. Work Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (Full Time, Day). This position requires on-call availability based on program need. 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 resident need 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.

Requirements

Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration. Eligibility requires 1 out of 3 Criteria below: 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
Experience supervising union-represented employees is preferred
Driving is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants 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 have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising union-represented employees is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain program structure and guidelines by monitoring all aspects of the program operations and resident support services for the stabilizing of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
Assist the Residential Administrator with the daily oversight and coordination of on-site and off-site visits and appointments.
Provide treatment services and support clients by spending part of their work shift on the floor to help them develop appropriate skills to increase their level of independent functioning.
Maintain an active, visible, regular and reliable presence in the milieu.
Maintain awareness of the state of the facility and communicate with the Residential Administrator and Facilities team to address building and operational needs.