Residential Assistant - Overnight; Gresham

Job Details:

Job Location:

YRTC
- Stark
- Gresham, OR 97233, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $23.60 - $27.80 Hourly,

Job Shift: Any, Job Category: UDS-Patient Support Personnel-32-15,

Title:

Residential Assistant

Location:

Youth Residential Treatment Center - 19909 SE Stark St, Gresham OR, 97233

Schedule:

Graveyard: 11:30pm - 7:30am; weekends required Wage Range: $21.00 - $25.20 base, with additional differential of +$2.60 for overnight hours

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.

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.

With almost 500 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.

The overnight Residential Assistant is responsible for ensuring the safety, well-being, and supervision of youth residing in a residential treatment facility. This role provides trauma-informed support, maintains a safe and structured environment, monitors youth throughout the night, responds to emergencies, and completes required documentation in compliance with NARA policies and regulatory requirements.

• Provide overnight supervision and support to youth in a residential treatment setting using trauma-informed care practices.
• Conduct routine safety checks, bed checks, and facility rounds to ensure the safety and well-being of residents.
• Drive clients to appointments, as requested.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while enforcing program rules and expectations.
• Respond to emergencies, behavioral concerns, and resident needs.
• Medication administration.
• Complete documentation, including shift logs, incident reports, and communication records.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with agency policies and regulations.
• Assist with morning wake-up routines.
• Light housekeeping, filing, and other duties to support residential operations.

• Driving is a requirement for this position
• Current, active driver's license
• Current, active auto insurance
• Over the age of 23 (per our insurance policy)

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

• Experience supporting youth with substance use, mental health, or behavioral challenges.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and youth development principles.
• Addiction counseling coursework, certification, or related training.
• Experience working with Native American and/or Alaska Native communities.

15 Paid Holidays:
New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th and your Birthday!

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