The Residential Care Associate II provides direct support to residents by implementing individualized treatment plans and assisting with personal care services. They are also responsible for administering medications, documenting services, and transporting clients to ensure continuity of care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration through the MHACBO, which requires a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or three years of relevant experience. Additionally, applicants must possess a valid driver's license and be able to pass a criminal background check.
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Job description
Apply today and make a difference in the mental health field!
What We Offer
Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including
Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
Flexible Spending Account
Generous Paid Time Off
Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
Professional development and training opportunities
100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match
Holiday Pay (9)
Paid Personal Growth Hours
Paid Time Off for Mental Health
Company Paid Life Insurance
Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses
Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program
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.
Benefits
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Professional development
Flexible spending account
Training opportunities
Dental plan
Medical plan
Vision plan
Loan forgiveness program
Whole health & wellness reimbursement program
Paid personal growth hours
Paid time off for mental health
Spontaneous & longevity bonuses
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.
Training Program
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.
Work Schedule
Sunday through
Monday, 7:00am - 3:30pm (Part Time, Day)
What You’ll Make
Starting at $21.63 - $22.96 per hour DOE/Credentials.
Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates.
About the Program
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
What You’ll Need
Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate registration through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO). Eligibility requires 1 out of 3 Criteria below:
Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science: Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or related field;
OR minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in a supervised setting;
OR equivalent combination of behavioral science education in addition to satisfactory supplemental behavioral health experience and training
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, and have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.
Physical Demands
This position requires the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may require the ability to occasionally use ladders, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable. In addition, you must successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques and may require an individual to lift and transfer clients.
We recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If you're passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.
Per OAR 309-035-0135, Direct Care staff must be 18 or older at the time of hire.
About Us
ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better.
We are more than a company.
We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives.
We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings.
We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve.
We value and honor the culture in our communities in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from different backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.
We invite individuals from all walks of life to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status and people with disabilities.
