Youth Residential Assistant - Gresham (Overnight)

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

3d•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 located at NARA Northwest’s Youth Residential Treatment Center in Gresham, Oregon. The scheduled shift is 11:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., and weekend work is required. The stated base wage is $21.00–$25.20 per hour, with an additional $2.60 differential for overnight hours, for a total hourly wage of $23.60–$27.80. NARA Northwest provides education, physical and mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and others in need. The organization has almost 500 employees across programs including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives. Employees must comply with NARA Northwest’s sobriety policies, including refraining from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse on and off the job, and modeling alcohol sobriety in specified work and community contexts. Employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, must sign the Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form and Modeling Sobriety Policy Form as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Driving is required; must have a current, active driver's license and current, active auto insurance.
Must be over age 23, in accordance with the employer’s insurance policy.
Must complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana screening.
Must pass a criminal background check and DMV report.
Must 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.
Must comply with NARA Northwest’s drug-free and alcohol-free workplace and modeling sobriety policies, including signing the applicable policy forms as a condition of employment.

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; this experience is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide overnight supervision and support to youth in a residential treatment setting.
Conduct 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 that support residential operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Kaiser Permanente; employees working 20 or more hours are eligible, with benefits effective 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 noted for NARA NW as a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit and FQHC.
Holiday pay at time and a half when scheduled to work on a company holiday.