Residential Assistant - Gresham (Overnight)

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

20h•Onsite

About The Position

NARA Northwest is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented Residential Assistant to support adults participating in residential substance use treatment. The role helps create a structured, recovery-focused community where clients can heal, develop healthy life skills, strengthen family relationships, and work toward long-term wellness. The overnight Residential Assistant ensures the safety, well-being, and supervision of clients in a residential treatment facility. The position provides trauma-informed support, maintains a safe and structured environment, monitors clients throughout the night, responds to emergencies, and completes required documentation in accordance with NARA policies and regulatory requirements. The role is based at the Residential Treatment Center at 620 NE 2nd St., Gresham, OR 97030. The graveyard schedule is 11:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., and weekends are required. The base wage is $21.00–$25.20 per hour, with a $2.60 overnight differential, for a total hourly wage of $23.60–$27.80. Employees agree to comply with NARA Northwest’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

A current, active driver's license.
Current, active auto insurance.
Must be over age 23, in accordance with the agency's insurance policy.
Complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana screening.
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 members.
Demonstrated ability to treat clients and staff with respect and dignity.
Agree to comply with NARA Northwest's drug-free/alcohol-free workplace and modeling sobriety policies.

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 clients in a residential treatment setting using trauma-informed care practices.
Conduct routine safety checks, bed checks, and facility rounds to ensure 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, and communication records.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with agency policies and regulations.
Assist with morning wake-up routines.
Perform light housekeeping, filing, and other duties supporting residential operations.

Benefits

15 paid holidays, including the employee's birthday.
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance through Kaiser Permanente for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
13 paid days of sick time.
13 paid days of PTO, with vacation accrual increasing with years of service up 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.