Residential Assistant - Gresham; Overnight

Title:

Residential Assistant

Location:

Residential Treatment Center - 620 NE 2nd St. Gresham, OR 97030

Schedule:

Graveyard: 11:30pm - 7:30am; weekends required

Wage Range: $21.00 - $25.20 base, with differential of +$2.60 for overnight (total hourly wage of $23.60 - $27.80)
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.

Make a difference in someone's recovery journey.

Are you passionate about helping others, building meaningful connections, and creating a safe, supportive environment for individuals working toward recovery? NARA Northwest is seeking compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented Residential Assistants to join our Adult Residential Treatment team.

As a Residential Assistant (RA), you'll play an important role in supporting adults participating in residential substance use treatment. You'll help create a structured, recovery-focused community where clients can heal, develop healthy life skills, strengthen family relationships, and move toward long-term wellness.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in behavioral health, social services, recovery support, psychology, counseling, or community-based care.

Position Overview:

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

What you will do:

Provide overnight supervision and support to clients 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)

Additional Requirements:

Pre-employment drug test - including marijuana

Criminal background checkDMV reportCPR, 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

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

What’s in it for you?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!

Benefits:
Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits…