Residential Care Associate II - 5613

ColumbiaCare Services•Milwaukie, OR

9h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Residential Care Associate II to join our team at our Johnson Creek SRTF in Milwaukie, Oregon! The Residential Care Associate II will provide support to the residents according to their individualized treatment plan with a focus on personal care services, environmental intervention, and limited group social and recreational treatment activities as assigned by utilizing an approved evidenced-based group curriculum. They will provide limited treatment services and personal care supports for clients that help them develop appropriate skills to increase or maintain their level of functioning. The Residential Care Associate II will administer prescribed medications, follow physician’s orders for all medications and/or procedures, document on medical charts and count sheets according to established procedures, and responsibly assist clients with self-administration of medications within agency policies and procedures. They will transport clients to and from the program as necessary to engage and provide treatment services. They will maintain compliance with established productivity standards for documentation of services. This position falls under the AFSCME bargaining unit. Wages, benefits, and working conditions are set in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. With our MHACBO-accredited training program, you will earn CEUs towards applicable mental health certifications, while attending your required, paid training, and receiving qualified clinical supervision gaining on-the-job experience. Johnson Creek is a secure, 8-bed program serving adults living with a mental illness. The program offers multiple common living spaces including a living room with fireplace, a large open kitchen, and a park-like fenced backyard for outdoor enjoyment. Johnson Creek sits on a large lot with a private, spacious backyard for outdoor recreational activities. ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Requirements

Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate registration through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO).
Will be required to register as a QMHA - R through MHACBO during the first week of employment.
Driving is an essential function of this position.
Successful applicants must provide a valid driver's license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire.
Maintain a safe driving record.
Ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.
Must be 18 or older at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science: Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or related field
Minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in a supervised setting
Equivalent combination of behavioral science education in addition to satisfactory supplemental behavioral health experience and training
Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates.

Responsibilities

Provide support to residents according to their individualized treatment plan with a focus on personal care services, environmental intervention, and limited group social and recreational treatment activities.
Provide limited treatment services and personal care supports for clients to help them develop appropriate skills to increase or maintain their level of functioning.
Administer prescribed medications, follow physician’s orders for all medications and/or procedures.
Document on medical charts and count sheets according to established procedures.
Assist clients with self-administration of medications within agency policies and procedures.
Transport clients to and from the program as necessary to engage and provide treatment services.
Maintain compliance with established productivity standards for documentation of services.