Residential Assistant

Title: Residential Assistant
Location: 17645 NW Saint Helens Hwy, Portland, OR 97231
Schedule: This is an in person position

Swing Shift: Fri - Tues, 3:45PM - 12:15AM

Graveyard Shift: Sat - Wed, 12:00AM - 8:30AM

Wage Range: $20.00 - $24.00, with additional differential pay if working Swing Shift ($1.60) or Graveyard Shift ($2.60), non-exempt 

If you are a motivated and dedicated Residential Assistant looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you! 

At NARA NW, you'll find a supportive and inclusive work environment where every member of our team is valued and respected. Whether you're passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there's a place for you to make a positive impact. 

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About the Company:

At NARA NW, we provide essential services and support to Native American and Alaska Native people, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. As an organization rooted in cultural heritage and community values, we offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a direct positive impact in the lives of others.

We have over 400 employees in a wide range of programs and services, including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and cultural enrichment programs, there are endless opportunities to grow and thrive in your career while making a difference in the lives of others.

Position Summary:

NARA has an immediate need for Residential Assistants. The Residential Assistant (RA) is responsible for attending to all client-related needs during the scheduled work shift.  This includes monitoring clients and completing all relevant documentation and making appropriate referrals.

The job openings are at our Adult Residential Treatment Center in NW Portland.

What you will do:

• Provide client support as required.
• Facilitate client medication call, maintain all medication sheets, and document proper distribution of medications.
• Notify counselors of client’s progress or problems.
• Maintain client confidentiality in conformance with the program guidelines and federal law.
• Keep daily log of pertinent events.
• Make appropriate referrals.
• Maintain facility in a clean, orderly fashion while on duty.
• Do regular sweeps of facility, poison checks, client checks, and ground checks.
• Follow orientation procedures for all new admissions or re-admissions.
• Supervise clients’ weekly cleaning duties.
• Assist with answering phones.
• Orientate new clients to treatment environment – review client handbook with client.
• Assist with new admissions such as preparing room assigned to and bed linens, preparing admission pack for clients (towels, bed linens and blankets, t-shirt and pants), personal belongings search and heat treatment, completing the personal possessions inventory list.
• Attend staff meeting as assigned.
• Maintain client confidentiality in conformance with the program guidelines and federal law.

We would like to hear from people that have:

• Understanding of 12-step philosophy.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
• Reliable transportation.
• Current driver’s license.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Current CPR certification.

What’s in it for you?

14 Paid Holidays: New Years, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, 4th of July, Labor Day, United Indigenous Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Employee’s Birthday!

Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire. 

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 14 Paid Federal Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & 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)
• Referral Program- (Up to $1000 Dollars)
• Company Phone
• Company Laptop
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

How to apply:

1. To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
2. Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Not required), that’s all!
3. Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober. 

Consistent with NARA NW’s sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a “Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form” and NARA NW “Modeling Sobriety Policy Form” as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.