ColumbiaCare Services·Milwaukie, Oregon
Provide companionship and assistance with daily living skills and personal care for adults in a residential mental health facility. Responsibilities include medication administration under nurse guidance, meal preparation, and transporting clients to treatment services.
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We are looking for a Residential Care Associate I to join our team at our Alder Creek RTF in Milwaukie, Oregon!
The Residential Care Associate I will provide caring companionship and assistance with daily tasks to clients.
They will provide personal care services and support that helps individuals develop appropriate daily living skills and independent activities of daily living to increase or maintain their level of functioning.
The Residential Care Associate I will assist with meal preparation, clean-up, and food purchasing, while encouraging client participation.
Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, they will pass medications and perform delegated medical care as prescribed by the client’s primary care provider.
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.
$21.42 - $22.07 per hour DOE/Credentials.
In addition to your base wage, CCS offers the following pay differentials, subject to position, program, and eligibility requirements:
Night Shift (NOC) Differential: Anadditional$3.00 per hour for hours worked between 10:00 PM and 8:30 AM, provided that at least 2.5 hours of your shift occur within this designated period.
Secure Program Differential: An additional $2.00 per hour for all hours worked in an eligible CCS secure program.
Bilingual Differential: Anadditional5% pay differential for employees who meet the qualifications of the CCS Language/Bilingual Program.
About the Program
Alder Creek is a co-ed, 6-bed licensed Residential Treatment Facility serving adults living with a mental illness. Each resident enjoys their own room and access to two spacious common living areas. The program is located just on the cusp of town near public services, and yet across from an open field that give is a more private, rural feel. A lovely gazebo and fenced back yard available for outdoor enjoyment.
ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
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. In addition, you 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.
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.
Per OAR 309-035-0135, Direct Care staff must be 18 or older at the time of hire.
ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better.
We are more than a company.
We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives.
We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings.
We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve.
We value and honor the culture in our communities in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
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 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 our retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status and people with disabilities.
00pm - 10:30pm (Full Time, Swing)
Candidates should have caregiving or mental health experience and must be at least 18 years old. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check are required.
Market context
In Oregon, behavioral-health peer support roles often see steady demand in community mental health, recovery, and crisis support settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for lived recovery experience, certification eligibility, and practical requirements like a valid Oregon driver’s license and background clearance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification path and gather documentation before applying.