Residential Assistant - Gresham (On Call)

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW•Gresham, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NARA Northwest is hiring an on-call Residential Assistant at its Youth Residential Treatment Center in Portland, Oregon. Residential Assistants attend to youth-related needs during scheduled shifts, monitor residents during daily living activities, complete required documentation, and use trauma-informed care to support a safe environment for healing and recovery. The position provides direct supervision and support for youth’s treatment activities, recovery goals, routines, and community living expectations. It also includes on-call coverage for planned absences, vacancies, and employee call-outs, with flexibility to accept shifts according to program staffing needs. The hourly wage range is $21.00–$25.20. Swing hours include a $1.60 differential and graveyard hours include a $2.60 differential, for a maximum hourly rate of $27.80. Driving is required. CPR, CPI, and Food Handlers cards must be obtained within 30 days of hire. NARA NW provides education, physical and mental health services, and substance abuse treatment intended to be culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and others in need. Employees must comply with the organization’s drug-free and alcohol-free workplace and modeling sobriety policies. Qualified Native Americans receive hiring preference in accordance with the Indian Preference Act; NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Driving is required for the position.
Current, active driver's license.
Current, active auto insurance.
Must be over age 23, per the organization's insurance policy.
Submit to pre-employment or for-cause drug testing, including marijuana testing.
Pass a criminal background check and DMV report.
Obtain CPR, CPI, and Food Handlers cards within 30 days of hire.
Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with youth clients and staff.
Demonstrated ability to treat youth clients and staff with respect and dignity.
Comply with NARA NW's drug-free/alcohol-free workplace and modeling sobriety policies.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision to 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).
Use trauma-informed approaches to support youth’s 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.
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.