Residential Assistant - YR034

Residential Assistant at NARA Northwest is responsible for providing supportive care and supervision to youth residents in a residential treatment setting. The position requires dedication, trauma‑informed care, and a commitment to the organization’s mission of culturally appropriate services for American Indian/Alaska Native communities.

Residential Assistants (RA’s) attend to all youth-related needs during their scheduled shift. This includes monitoring daily living activities, completing documentation, and using trauma‑informed approaches to create a safe environment for healing and recovery.

• Provide support and intervention to youth using trauma‑informed approaches.
• Assist with academic tutoring and homework.
• Complete daily communication logs, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Facilitate medication administration and maintain medication administration records.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Maintain the facility in a clean, orderly manner while on duty.
• Conduct regular safety checks.
• Maintain open communication with youth and coworkers to create a positive environment.
• Facilitate after‑hour youth activities.
• Observe and supervise youth completing chores.
• Follow all policies and procedures for admissions, discharges, and visitation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Over the age of 23 (per insurance policy).
• Valid, active driver’s license.
• Current, active auto insurance.
• Availability for swing shift 3:00PM – 11:30PM, weekends required.
• Driving is a requirement for this position.

• Pre‑employment drug test (including marijuana).
• Criminal background and DMV check.
• CPR, CPI, and Food Handlers card within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with youth and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to treat clients and staff with respect and dignity.

• Experience in substance use/abuse treatment with youth.
• Understanding of 12‑step philosophy and youth treatment modalities.
• Addiction counseling certification or knowledge.
• Experience working within Native American/Alaska Native community.

• 15 Paid Holidays.
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time.
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (up to 26 days with tenure).
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Spending Account.
• 401(k) with 4% employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Sections 472 and 473). All candidates will receive equal consideration.