Residential Assistant - Gresham (swing shift)

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

1d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

NARA Northwest is seeking compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented Residential Assistants 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. It offers an opportunity for people interested in behavioral health, social services, recovery support, psychology, counseling, or community-based care. The position is based at the Adult Residential Treatment Center in Gresham, Oregon. The facility is relocating from Northwest Portland in November 2026. The schedule is swing shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with weekends required. The total hourly wage is $22.60–$26.80, including a $1.60 swing-shift differential. NARA Northwest’s mission is to provide culturally appropriate education, physical and mental health services, and substance abuse treatment to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need. Employees must comply with the agency’s sobriety policies, including refraining from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse on and off the job, and modeling alcohol sobriety. Employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, must sign the agency’s Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification and Modeling Sobriety Policy forms as a condition of employment. Qualified Native American applicants receive hiring preference in accordance with the Indian Preference Act; NARA Northwest is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Driving is required for the position.
Have a current, active driver's license and current, active auto insurance.
Be over age 23, per the agency's insurance policy.
Complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana screening, a criminal background check, and a DMV report.
Be able to drive agency vehicles, including passenger vans.
Obtain CPR, CPI, and Food Handlers cards within 30 days of hire.
Be able to set and maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff members.
Demonstrate the ability to treat clients and staff with respect and dignity.
Comply with NARA NW sobriety policies and sign the required workplace certification and modeling sobriety forms as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in residential treatment, behavioral health, substance use treatment, healthcare, social services, or related human services settings.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented practices.
Experience supporting people impacted by substance use disorders, mental health concerns, or life challenges.
Experience working with Native American and/or Alaska Native communities.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support, supervision, and encouragement to clients in a residential treatment setting.
Foster a safe, respectful, recovery-focused environment using trauma-informed care practices.
Monitor client well-being, conduct routine safety checks, and respond appropriately to client needs and emergencies.
Facilitate medication distribution and maintain accurate documentation, including daily logs and incident reports.
Support admissions, orientations, and client transitions within the program.
Transport clients to appointments, recovery meetings, and other approved activities.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming residential environment.
Collaborate with counselors, treatment staff, clients, and family members to support recovery goals.
Follow confidentiality requirements, agency policies, and applicable regulations.

Benefits

15 paid holidays, including the employee's birthday.
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 up to 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 through NARA NW's status as a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit and FQHC.