Residential Assistant - Gresham (Overnight)

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

3d•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 at its Adult Residential Treatment Center in Gresham, Oregon. The role helps maintain 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 is responsible for clients’ safety, well-being, and supervision throughout the night. The position provides trauma-informed support, maintains a safe and structured environment, monitors clients, responds to emergencies, and completes documentation in accordance with NARA policies and regulatory requirements. The schedule is 11:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., and weekends are required. The wage range is $21.00–$25.20 per hour, plus a $2.60 overnight differential, for a total hourly rate of $23.60–$27.80. Driving is required. Candidates must have an active driver’s license and auto insurance and be over age 23 under the agency’s insurance policy. CPR, CPI, and Food Handler cards must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Pre-employment screening includes a drug test, criminal background check, and DMV report. Employees must follow NARA Northwest’s drug-free and alcohol sobriety policies and sign the required workplace certification and modeling sobriety forms as a condition of employment. Employees working 20 or more hours are eligible for benefits, effective the first of the month following hire. NARA Northwest is a local nonprofit and FQHC with a mission to provide culturally appropriate education, physical and mental health services, and substance abuse treatment to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need. Qualified Native Americans receive hiring preference in accordance with the Indian Preference Act.

Requirements

Driving is required for the position.
Have a current, active driver’s license.
Have current, active auto insurance.
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 Handler 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 workplace and modeling sobriety policies, including signing the required forms as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting adults with substance use, mental health, or behavioral challenges.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and 12-Step 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 adult clients in a residential treatment setting.
Conduct safety checks, bed checks, and facility rounds.
Drive clients to appointments or make work-related pick-ups 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, communication records, and other required documentation.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with agency policies and regulations.
Assist with morning wake-up routines.
Perform light housekeeping, filing, and other duties that support operations.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance through Kaiser Permanente for employees working 20 or more hours.
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 (snow) days.
Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility through the local 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Holiday pay at time and a half when scheduled to work on a company holiday.