Residential Associate
Company: ColumbiaCare Services, Inc.
Location: Junction City
Posted on: November 15, 2024
Job Description:
APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH
FIELD!What We OfferEnjoy our many benefits and incentives
including:
- 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 Personal Growth Hours
- Paid Time Off for Mental Health
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses
- Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation
ProgramFor more details about our benefits, visit our
-website!About the JobWe have an exciting opening for a
-Residential Associate -position at our McKenzie Ridge SRTF program
in Junction City, Oregon. Residential Associates are members of a
direct care team serving adults with serious mental illness.
Primary responsibilities include supporting the development of life
skills and therapeutic interventions, performing housekeeping,
preparing meals, administering medication, and keeping accurate
clinical documentation. If you have experience working as a Direct
Support Professional (DSP), Residential Assistant (RA), Qualified
Mental Health Associate (QMHA), Residential Counselor, Skills
Trainer, or Caregiving for a client with behavioral health needs,
then the Residential Associate position may be a great fit for
you!Vocational Training ProgramFor applicants starting as a QMHA-R,
ColumbiaCare offers a Vocational Training Program to accelerate the
training, on-the-job experiential learning, and testing preparation
for qualified employees to achieve the 1000 supervised hours
required to complete their certification as a QMHA-I. Through this
program, this certification can be achieved in as little as 6
months. This is an optional program.Work Schedule: -Friday and
Saturday 7:00am - 3:30pm & Sunday and Monday 3:00pm - 11:30pm (Part
Time, Day & Swing)What You'll Make$20.00 - $22.00 per hour
-DOE/Credentials.Additional 5% Language Differential offered for
Bilingual or Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English
desired).About the ProgramMcKenzie Ridge is a new state-licensed,
Secure Residential Treatment Facility (SRTF) in Junction City,
Oregon. This program serves up to 8 adults who require Aid and
Assist services. Clients receive restoration services, competency
assessment, mental health rehabilitation services, and personal
care supports in a secure residential setting. The facility is
located on the OSH Junction City Hospital campus in a home-like,
ADA-accessible cottage.ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying
employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Program.What You'll NeedMust be eligible for Qualified Mental
Health Associate (QMHA) registration. -Eligibility requires 1 out
of 3 Criteria below:
- Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science: Psychology,
Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, -or related field;
- OR -minimum -three (3) -years of verifiable behavioral health
experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in
a supervised setting;
- OR -equivalent combination of behavioral science education in
addition to satisfactory supplemental behavioral health experience
and trainingIf not already registered as a QMHA through the Mental
Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), we will
assist you in registering within 30 days of hire.Vocational
Training Program: Employees in the optional Vocational Training
Program will have additional training expectations to meet the
requirements for QMHA testing.Driving is an essential function of
this position. Successful applicants -MUST -also have a valid
Oregon driver's license, maintain a safe driving record, -and have
the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.Physical
Requirements: This position requires the ability to frequently
talk, listen, use hands and fingers, stand, walk, reach; as well as
lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may require the
ability to occasionally sit, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop,
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. Reasonable accommodations can be made.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.About UsColumbiaCare 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 diversity
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 diverse backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission,
vision, and core values.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action Employer; therefore, 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 -as well as bilingual and/or bicultural applicants. -
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this
role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before
applying if required.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected
veterans
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Compensation details: 20-22 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: ColumbiaCare Services, Inc., Springfield , Residential Associate, Other , Junction City, Oregon
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