Residential Assoc

BestCare•Redmond, OR

5h•$18 - $24

About The Position

The Residential Associate works with clients and staff at an assigned BestCare residential program to provide support and assistance services and advocate for excellent patient care in accordance with BestCare policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards. Residential Associate II may have additional Team Lead responsibilities. Other related duties may be assigned by the Clinical Supervisor or Program Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Familiarity with the substance-abusing population and people with disabilities.
For individuals recovering from addiction, continuous recovery for the two years preceding hire.
For Residential Associate I (CS2 pay grade): CRM-I (if eligible) or THW Certification and PSS certification; alternatively, registration for these within one week of hire and eligibility and commitment to obtain them within six months.
For Residential Associate II (CS3 pay grade): CRM-II and PSS certification or QMHA-I Certification.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within three months.
Current Food Handler’s certification, or ability to obtain within six weeks of hire.
Maintain a valid Oregon Driver License or be able to obtain one upon hire, and be insurable under the organization’s auto liability coverage policy. Must be at least 21 years old and have no Type A violations in the past three years or three or more Type B violations.

Nice To Haves

Previous training, knowledge, or experience demonstrating competence in the treatment of addiction.
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Complete initial intakes as requested by the Intake Coordinator, following BestCare’s Client Intake Process, and communicate pertinent details to medical or nursing staff before health screening when necessary.
Collect client information accurately and promptly through observation, interviews, and records review, as appropriate to client needs.
Work closely with other staff as a member of the treatment team.
Provide appropriate client care interventions as needed and communicate clients’ choices, concerns, and special needs to treatment team members.
Maintain cleanliness of all work areas and perform assigned cleaning duties.
Work with the treatment team to maintain a healthy treatment milieu.
Ensure client safety by making bed-check rounds and remaining aware of client locations.
Uphold Professional Responsibility and Ethics policies and practices.
Maintain accurate and confidential documentation in client files.
Answer phones and complete filing.
Transport residents to medical appointments, self-help groups, and other destinations as needed.
Residential Associate II may perform additional Team Lead responsibilities.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor or Program Manager.