Residential Assistant - Gresham (On Call)

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

4d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Residential Assistants attend to youth-related needs during their scheduled shifts at NARA Northwest’s Youth Residential Treatment Center. They monitor youth during daily living and treatment activities, complete required documentation, and use trauma-informed care to support a safe environment for healing and recovery. The role includes direct supervision, support with treatment goals and daily routines, safety checks, medication administration as authorized, and maintaining a respectful, structured living environment. This is an on-call position providing coverage for planned absences, vacancies, and employee call-outs. Residential Assistants respond to coverage requests, maintain flexibility to accept shifts based on program staffing needs, and communicate availability and scheduling updates promptly. The work location is the Youth Residential Treatment Center at 19909 SE Stark St, Portland, Oregon. The listed wage range is $21.00–$25.20 per hour; swing shifts include a $1.60 differential and graveyard shifts include a $2.60 differential, for a maximum hourly rate of $27.80. NARA Northwest provides education, physical and mental health services, and substance abuse treatment in a culturally appropriate manner to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and others in need. Employees must comply with the organization’s drug-free and alcohol-free workplace and modeling sobriety policies. Qualified Native Americans receive hiring preference in accordance with the Indian Preference Act.

Requirements

Driving is required for the position.
Hold a current, active driver's license.
Hold current, active auto insurance.
Be over the age of 23, per the employer's insurance policy.
Complete pre-employment or for-cause drug testing, including marijuana testing.
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 youth clients and staff with respect and dignity.
Comply with NARA NW's drug-free/alcohol-free workplace and modeling sobriety policies, including signing the required certification and policy forms as a condition of employment.
If in recovery, have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate the ability to remain sober.

Nice To Haves

Experience in substance use/abuse treatment with youth.
Understanding of 12-step philosophy and youth treatment modalities.
Addiction Counseling certificate or related knowledge.
Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision to youth throughout daily treatment activities.
Build positive, professional relationships with residents while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Conduct routine safety checks.
Administer medications as authorized and maintain accurate Medication Administration Records (MARs).
Use trauma-informed approaches to support youth emotional, behavioral, and recovery needs.
Foster a safe, respectful, and structured environment.
Support youth engagement in treatment goals, recovery activities, and daily routines.
Supervise and assist with chores, personal responsibility tasks, and community living expectations.
Complete required documentation, including daily logs, incident reports, medication records, and resident updates.
Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming living environment.
Transport youth to appointments, activities, school, or other approved destinations as needed.
Provide coverage for planned absences, vacancies, and employee call-outs.
Respond to shift coverage requests from supervisors and residential leadership staff.
Maintain flexibility to accept shifts based on program staffing needs.
Communicate availability and scheduling updates promptly and professionally.