Residential Care Associate

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Full Time Regular Full-Time Springfield, OR, US

13 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $21.42 To $22.07 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
• Vocational Training Program:
  Accelerated training path towards QMHA certification

We are looking for a Residential Care Associate I to join our team at our Clear Vue RTH in Springfield, Oregon. The role involves caring companionship and assistance with daily tasks to clients. Responsibilities include providing personal care services, supporting clients to develop appropriate daily living skills and independent activities of daily living, assisting with meal preparation, clean‑up, and food purchasing, encouraging client participation, passing medications and performing delegated medical care under a Registered Nurse’s guidance, transporting clients to and from the program, and maintaining compliance with 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 toward applicable mental health certifications while attending required, paid training and receiving qualified clinical supervision to gain on‑the‑job experience.

Sunday through Thursday, 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm (Full Time, Swing)

$21.42 – $22.07 per hour, DOE/Credentials.

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

Clear Vue is a co‑ed, 5‑bed Residential Treatment Home that serves adults living with a mental illness. It offers private bedrooms and partial baths for all residents, along with common living space. Downstairs bedrooms and baths are fully ADA‑accessible. Columbia Care Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

• Caregiving and/or mental health experience (personal or professional) – preferred.
• A dedication to the wellbeing of each resident and helping them complete activities of daily living (ADL’s) and independent activities of daily living (IADLs).
• Driving is an essential function of this position. Must provide a valid driver’s license from state of residence or obtain one within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe driving record, and pass a DHS criminal background check.

The position requires the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may require occasionally using ladders, squatting/kneeling, and performing other physical tasks. Candidates must complete crisis de‑escalation and CPR trainings, which involve various physical, hands‑on maneuvers and techniques, including lifting and transferring clients.

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

We recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If you’re passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.

Columbia Care Services is a non‑profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We specialize in outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. We value and honor culture in all forms, including race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ community.

We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups and give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status and people with disabilities.

We invite individuals from all walks of life to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment to interviewing and hiring, to retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities.