Residential Associate - On Call

Residential Associate for Lakeview Heights

FLSA:.9 FTE (Expectation to work 36 hours per week) Rotating Day Shifts from 7:45am - 8pm

Location:

Lakeview Heights SRTF

Supervisor:
Facility Assistant Administrator

Pay Grade: B5 ($19.42 - $27.74 per hour, depending on experience) + shift differential for working nights and/or weekends

$4,950 Hiring Bonus available until 10/31/26!! (2 year Commitment, Staggered-taxed Payout)

Description

Provides services and supports for clients that help the residents develop appropriate skills to increase or maintain their level of functioning. These services may include the mental health services, rehabilitation services, social services, personal services, medical, dental and other health care services, educational services, financial management services, legal services, vocational services, transportation, recreational and leisure activities, and other services required to meet a resident's needs as defined in the guidelines of their personal care plan.

This person works directly with residents to promote recovery.

Supervision

Supervision Received:
The Assistant Administrator is the immediate supervision and provides supervision of the Residential Associate. However, given the nature of the business, the Facility Administrator will often provide direct supervision, primarily in the absence of the Assistant Administrator.

Supervision Exercised:
Position does not supervise or assign work

Responsibilities

This position provides residential care that means the provision of room, board, care and services that assist the resident with ADL's. This includes 24-hour supervision; being aware of the residents' general whereabouts; monitoring the activities of the resident while on the premises of the SRTF to ensure their health, safety and welfare.

This position will or may:

Read log and other client support documents as needed upon reporting to work and to make all appropriate entries during and before the conclusion of the shift.

Stay awake and alert throughout the shift.

Assist residents in personal self-management activities including eating, toileting, bathing, personal hygiene and grooming, cleaning, community access, personal spending, socialization, recreation, skill acquisition, and self-expression.

Transfers residents to and from wheelchairs, beds, chairs, toilets, etc. Using the training and guidelines provided for such activities. Pushing clients in wheelchairs is also required.

Administers prescribed medications, following physician's orders and nurse policies for all medications and/or procedures, and documents on medical charts and count sheets according to established procedures.

Supervises and/or assists in the preparation of meals and assists with the feeding of residents according to menus and dining plans.

Conducts evacuation/fire drills as assigned.

Orients, trains, and works with the residents to perform in an appropriate, safe, and independent, recovery oriented manner within the guidelines of the residents personal care plan (PCP) or individual support plan (ISP).

Receives SRTF trainings prior to giving care; passes and maintains certification in CPR.

Participates in the inventory, ordering and/or purchasing of client or program supplies, including food or medications, as assigned.

Maintains clean, sanitary and safe conditions, for example, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, window washing, etc., both routinely, and as needed. Reports all safety hazards.

Provides timely and accurate documentation as required per OAR's and Community Counseling Solutions policies and procedures.

Reports any suspected violations or clients rights or abuse of a client by another client or a staff member according to policies and OAR's regarding mandatory reporting. Such reporting is required for, but is not limited to, suspected incidents of physical assault, neglect of care, sexual exploitation of financial exploitation, which may also include borrowing or removing property from the home.

Attends staff meetings and training sessions as scheduled.

Follows the policies and procedures of Community Counseling Solutions.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The ability to interact and relate to residents, staff, managers and others with respect and dignity. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; comprehend laws, administrative rules and regulations and agency policies, and develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors and other professionals. Ability to deal with clients experiencing crisis situations.

Education and Experience

This position must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to pass a criminal history background check, and have a current drivers license.

The ideal candidate will have three years combination of training or experience in psychology, counseling, or a related field. This could be college coursework in psychology, social work or related social sciences, experience in a social service setting; or any satisfactory equivalent…