Residential Assistant - RE052
About The Position
The Residential Assistant (RA) is responsible for attending to all client-related needs during the scheduled work shift. This includes monitoring clients, completing all relevant documentation and making appropriate referrals, and interacting with clients in a trauma informed way. At NARA Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference. 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. At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. With over 450 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 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)
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience in substance use/abuse treatment
- Addiction Counseling certificate or knowledge a plus
- Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community
Responsibilities
- Provide client support as required while maintaining client confidentiality in conformance with program guidelines and federal law.
- Facilitate client medication call, maintain all medication sheets, and document proper distribution of medications.
- Keep daily log of pertinent events, notifying counselors of client’s progress or problems.
- Maintain facility in a clean, orderly fashion while on duty, including regular sweeps of facility, poison checks, client checks, and ground checks.
- Follow orientation procedures for all new admissions or re-admissions.
- Supervise clients’ weekly cleaning duties.
- Assist with answering phones and with new admissions such as preparing room assigned to and bed linens, preparing admission pack for clients (towels, bed linens and blankets, t-shirt and pants), personal belongings search and heat treatment, completing the personal possessions inventory list.
- Transport clients as needed to outside events, meetings, or appointments.
Benefits
- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
- 15 Paid Holidays
- 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
- 13 Paid Days of PTO
- $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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
