Personal Care Associate x4 (F/T) - Mossy Meadows.

$1,000 Sign on Bonus along with a $15.00 per day incentive pay during this pandemic!

Who We Are

ColumbiaCare is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veterans 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.

About the Program

Mossy Meadows is a specialized program that will serve one (1) individual with high mental health, DD and high medical needs. The bungalow style house is located in Oregon City, Oregon. It is a charming home and near community parks and walking trails are readily available at neighboring Clackamas Community College.

Position Details

We have four (4) Full-Time openings for a Personal Care Associate position at our Mossy Meadows RTF program. If you have experience working as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), Residential Assistant (RA), Residential Counselor, Skills Trainer, or Caregiving, then this position might be a good fit for you.

Work Schedule: Monday-Sunday, 5 days a week, Day/Swing/NOC shifts available and TBD

NOTE: Program to open May 2021!

This position requires that applicants have the ability to work as a member of a direct care team serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness; to support the development of life skills; perform housekeeping and meal preparation; and pass medication. In addition, you will receive crisis de-escalation training, which requires performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques.

Qualifications

ColumbiaCare is looking for a person who shares the goals and philosophy of the company, meets the requirements of the position, and is interested in earning the benefits we offer; such as solid continuous employment, competitive wages and benefits; and state of the art training that can help advance your career in the mental health field. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills.

Caregiving and/or mental health experience (personal or professional) is preferred

Dedication to the wellbeing of each client and helping them meet their activities of daily living (ADL)

Be attentive and engaging with clients both in the community and within program

Orient, train, and supervise residents to perform properly, safely, and independently within the guidelines of the Personal Care Plan

Successful applicants MUST also have a valid Oregon driver’s license, maintain a safe driving record, and the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.

Pay & Benefits

Starting at $17.50 DOE.ColumbiaCare offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, which includes: medical, dental, and vision coverage; a wellness reimbursement program; substantial sick and vacation accruals (12 days per year each); once eligible, nine (9) paid holidays, and a 403(b) plan with a generous 6% company match immediately vested. Our organization is qualified for federal student aid public service loan forgiveness program. For more information about our employment benefits, please visit our Career Page at www.columbiacare.org/careercenter.

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.