Residential Assistant - RE064

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

1d•Onsite

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 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

Either a High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required.
Reliable transportation, current driver’s license with a clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance.
Ability to drive passenger vehicle that may include a 15-passenger van.
Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with adult clients and staff members and treat adult clients and staff with respect and dignity.
Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests, criminal background, and DMV checks.
Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of 12-step philosophy preferred.

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.