Residential Care Associate II

Residential Care Associate II - 5691

Part Time Regular Part‑Time Junction City, OR, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $22.50 To $23.88 Hourly

APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD!

• 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 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 Manzanita Ridge SRTF in Junction City, Oregon! The Residential Care Associate II will provide support to 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 evidence‑based group curriculum.

The role includes limited treatment services and personal care supports to help clients develop appropriate skills to increase or maintain their level of functioning. Responsibilities also involve administering prescribed medications, following physician’s orders for all medications and/or procedures, documenting on medical charts and count sheets according to established procedures, and responsibly assisting clients with self‑administration of medications within agency policies and procedures.

Transportation of clients to and from the program as necessary, maintaining compliance with established productivity standards for documentation of services, and ensuring adherence to agency policies are also part of the role.

This position falls under the AFSCME bargaining unit. Wages, benefits, and working conditions are set in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

With our MHACBO‑accredited training program, you will earn CEUs towards applicable mental health certifications, while attending required paid training and receiving qualified clinical supervision to gain on‑the‑job experience.

Friday through Monday, 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm (Part Time, Swing)

Starting at $22.50 – $23.88 per hour, DOE/Credentials.

Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates.

Manzanita Ridge is a secure, co‑ed, 8‑bed program serving adults living with a mental illness. The facility is located on the grounds of the Junction City Hospital. Columbia Care Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate registration through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO). Eligibility requires one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or related field);
• Minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in a supervised setting;
• Equivalent combination of behavioral science education and 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 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. You must also successfully complete crisis de‑escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands‑on maneuvers and…