Residential Aide DOE

Job Details

Job Location:

Mens Residential Center - Portland, OR 97212

Salary Range: $20.74 - $27.66

Since 1896, Volunteers of America Oregon has been dedicated to meeting the needs of our community. Through our innovative programs in behavioral health, addiction treatment, reentry services, and support for children and families, we deliver life‑changing services that promote safety, healing, and empowerment.

At VOA Oregon, each staff member is part of a compassionate, mission‑driven team working collaboratively to create lasting, meaningful, positive change. Every role contributes to the clients we serve and the mission we advance together. This work matters.

• Health & Insurance Coverage:
  Medical insurance options with employer‑paid premiums covering 71%–89% of employee‑only coverage, with employee costs starting at $66.23 per paycheck;
  Optional dental and vision coverage at employee cost.
• Life & Disability Protection:
  Employer‑provided life insurance, along with short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Retirement & Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with an automatic 5.5% employer contribution after 18 months of employment, regardless of employee contribution.
• Paid Time Off & Work-Life Balance: A generous paid time off (PTO) plan, with accruals of 15 days in the first year, 23 days in the second year, and 26 days in the third year.
• Sick Leave: 80 hours of frontloaded sick time (prorated in the first year), resetting annually on January 1.
• Holidays and Personal Days: 10 paid holidays each year, plus 3 personal holidays (prorated in the first year).
• Student Loan Forgiveness:
  As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, VOA Oregon is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which may help reduce or eliminate federal student loan debt for employees who meet eligibility requirements.
• Additional
  
  Employee Benefits:
  
  Flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program (EAP), and access to other voluntary benefits and employee discounts.

Position Close Date: 07/01/2026

The Residential Aide provides support to clients in a therapeutic residential setting, helping maintain a safe, structured, and recovery‑focused environment. Working directly in the milieu, this position promotes positive interactions, models healthy behaviors, supports daily routines and activities, and responds to crises using trauma‑informed strategies. Residential Aides build rapport with clients through everyday interactions, such as conversations, recreational activities, and shared routines to strengthen engagement and trust.

Additionally, Residential Aides play a key role in fostering accountability, stability, and participation in treatment both on‑site and during community activities.

This is a full time swing position with 0‑19 hours per week.

A high school diploma or GED is required for this role. In addition to the education requirement, experience working or volunteering in a residential, behavioral health, or substance use treatment setting is preferred. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, client‑centered environment with frequent interactions with individuals experiencing substance use and co‑occurring mental health challenges. Completion of coursework in addiction studies, psychology, social work, or a related field of human services is preferred.

Completion of peer support or similar lived‑experience training relevant to behavioral health is also beneficial. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be used to satisfy these requirements.

CPR/First Aid certification within 60 days of hire and a valid driver’s license.

• Provides supervision and daily support to clients in the residential setting, including building rapport through everyday interactions such as conversations, recreational activities, and shared routines to maintain a safe, recovery‑focused, and structured environment that fosters engagement in treatment.
• Conducts regular headcounts, walkthroughs, and location checks to ensure client accountability, support safety…