Residential Care Associate II

What We Offer

• 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 Madrone 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.

They will provide limited treatment services and personal care supports for clients that help them develop appropriate skills to increase or maintain their level of functioning. The Residential Care Associate II will administer prescribed medications, follow physician’s orders for all medications and/or procedures, document on medical charts and count sheets according to established procedures, and responsibly assist clients with self‑administration of medications within agency policies and procedures.

They will transport clients to and from the program as necessary to engage and provide treatment services. They will maintain compliance with established productivity standards for documentation of services.

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 your required, paid training, and receiving qualified clinical supervision gaining on‑the‑job experience.

Sunday through Tuesday, 10:00 pm – 8:00 am (Part Time, Night)

Starting at $22.50 – $23.88 per hour, DOE/Credentials. An additional $3.00 per hour night shift differential will apply during the work hours of 10:00 pm to 8:30 am, provided that at least 2.5 hours of your shift occur within this designated period.

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

Madrone Ridge is a secure, co‑ed, 8‑bed program serving adults living with a mental illness. It is located in a newer building 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 in addition to 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 have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.

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. Candidates must successfully complete crisis de‑escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands‑on maneuvers and techniques and may require an individual to lift and transfer clients.

Per OAR 309‑035‑0135, Direct Care staff must be 18 or older at the time of hire.

Columbia Care Services is a non‑profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency that welcomes applicants from historically underrepresented groups. We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from different backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status and people with disabilities.