Residential Assistant

Title: Residential Assistant
Location: Adult Residential - 17645 NW Saint Helens Hwy, Portland, OR 97231
Schedule: This is an in person position with weekends required; Swing Shift: 3:45pm - 12:15am

Wage Range: $20.00 - $24.00 hourly, 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 Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member 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 meaningful difference.

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 deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Summary:

The Residential Assistant (RA) is responsible for attending to all client-related needs during the scheduled work shift.  This includes monitoring clients, completing all relevant documentation and making appropriate referrals, and interacting with clients in a trauma informed way.

What you will do:

• Provide client support as required while maintaining client confidentiality in conformance with program guidelines and federal law.
• Facilitate client medication call, maintain all medication sheets, and document proper distribution of medications.
• Keep daily log of pertinent events, notifying counselors of client’s progress or problems.
• Maintain facility in a clean, orderly fashion while on duty, including 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 and 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.
• Transport clients as needed to outside events, meetings, or appointments.

We would like to hear from people that have:

• Either a High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required.
• Reliable transportation, current driver’s license with a clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance.
• Ability to drive passenger vehicle that may include a 15-passenger van.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with adult clients and staff members and treat adult clients and staff with respect and dignity.
• Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests, criminal background, and DMV checks.
• Understanding of 12-step philosophy preferred.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

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, Indigenous People's Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!

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