Part Time Overnight Shift Residential Support Specialist

Part Time Overnight Shift Residential Support Specialist (33815)

Apply for the Part Time Overnight Shift Residential Support Specialist (33815) role at New Narrative.

Position: Part Time
Shift: Thursday–Saturday, Overnight (11 PM–7 AM)
Compensation: $21.50 /hour + $1.50 /hour overtime differential

Provides adults disabled by serious mental illness with supportive services described in the Oregon Administrative Rules. Responsibilities include ensuring a clean and organized environment, supporting residents in their individual recovery goals, leading activities, and assisting with treatment plan interventions and skills training.

• Understand Oregon rules regarding Home and Community Based mental health services and assist residents to follow a person-centered recovery plan.
• Assist clients with daily living skills such as keeping appointments and completing household tasks.
• Support residents’ individual goals per their person-centered and Residential Service Plans.
• Ensure the facility is clean, orderly, and safe at all times.
• Prompt residents to participate in organized physical activity at least once per shift.
• Maintain cleanliness of food storage, common areas, and employee office.
• Complete all shift duties required by each individual facility.
• Assist residents with deep cleaning and laundry.
• Submit COMMLOG and resident contact notes at shift end to ensure documentation is complete.
• Protect client rights.
• Assist in crisis intervention, answer crisis calls, and contact appropriate treatment team members.
• Escort and supervise residents during community outings.
• Document all interactions with residents during each shift per policy and Oregon Administrative Rules.
• Document all critical incidents promptly and notify supervisor immediately.
• Know supervisor’s contact information.
• Complete shift summary and individual resident notes each shift.
• Adhere to all New Narrative policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Complete other tasks assigned by the Residential Supportive Supervisor.

• Must have a criminal record clearance through the State Mental Health Division prior to starting employment.
• Must test tuberculosis within two weeks of hire date.
• Must undergo a minimum of 16 hours pre-service orientation covering house rules, policies, psychiatric disability education, resident service arrangements, risk factors, medication management, food service, and resident assessment summaries.
• Will not work over 40 hours per week unless authorized by a supervisor.
• Will report to work promptly and adhere to all scheduling and attendance policies.
• Regular in‑service training on issues relevant to residential care totaling not less than eight hours per year.
• Attend and participate in required meetings, including mandatory monthly staff meetings.
• Pursue ongoing development of skills and competencies.
• Follow all agency policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Comply with all New Narrative safety rules and regulations.
• Follow through on all directives and instructions.
• Maintain security of keys, files, and facility systems.
• Will be required to work at other sites during times of temporary need.

Positions Reporting: None

Entry level position. Must be 18 years of age.

Must be 18 years of age and capable of implementing emergency procedures and the disaster plan.

New Narrative residential operations are part of the overall continuum of service and supports. As a member of the residential team, Residential Support Specialists help ensure best practices, positive clinical outcomes, and quality services.

Entry level

Part‑time

Sales and Management

Mental Health Care