Youth Residential Assistant - Gresham (Overnight)

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

4d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The overnight Residential Assistant ensures the safety and supervision of youth residing in a residential treatment facility. The role provides trauma-informed support, maintains a safe and structured environment, monitors youth throughout the night, responds to emergencies, and completes required documentation in compliance with NARA policies and regulatory requirements. The position is based at the Youth Residential Treatment Center in Gresham, Oregon. The overnight schedule is 11:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., and weekends are required. The stated total hourly wage is $23.60–$27.80, including a $2.60 overnight differential on top of the base range of $21.00–$25.20. NARA Northwest provides culturally appropriate education, physical and mental health services, and substance abuse treatment to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and others in need. Employees must comply with the agency’s sobriety policies, including refraining from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, and modeling alcohol sobriety. Employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, must sign the required Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification and Modeling Sobriety Policy forms as a condition of employment. Qualified Native Americans receive hiring preference in accordance with the Indian Preference Act. NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Current, active driver's license.
Current, active auto insurance.
Must be over age 23, per the employer’s insurance policy.
Complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana screening.
Pass a criminal background check and DMV report review.
Obtain CPR, CPI, and Food Handlers cards within 30 days of hire.
Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with youth clients and staff members.
Demonstrated ability to treat clients and staff with respect and dignity.
Comply with NARA NW’s drug-free and alcohol-free workplace and modeling sobriety policies as a condition of employment.
Submit a resume; a cover letter is optional.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting youth with substance use, mental health, or behavioral challenges.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and youth development principles.
Addiction counseling coursework, certification, or related training.
Experience working with Native American and/or Alaska Native communities.

Responsibilities

Provide overnight supervision and support to youth in a residential treatment setting.
Conduct safety checks, bed checks, and facility rounds to support residents’ safety and well-being.
Drive clients to appointments as requested.
Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while enforcing program rules and expectations.
Respond to emergencies, behavioral concerns, and resident needs.
Administer medication.
Complete shift logs, incident reports, communication records, and other required documentation.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with agency policies and regulations.
Assist with morning wake-up routines.
Perform light housekeeping, filing, and other duties that support residential operations.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance through Kaiser Permanente for employees working 20 or more hours; coverage begins the first of the month following hire.
13 paid days of sick time.
13 paid days of PTO, with vacation accrual increasing with years of service to a maximum of 26 days.
$50,000 life insurance and 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 eligibility; NARA NW is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit and FQHC.
Holiday pay at time and a half when scheduled to work on a company holiday.