Personal Care Associate
Company: ColumbiaCare Services, Inc.
Location: Wilsonville
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH
FIELD!
What We OfferEnjoy our many benefits and incentives including:
If you have experience working as a Direct Support Professional
(DSP), Residential Assistant (RA), Residential Counselor, Skills
Trainer, or Caregiving for a client experiencing severe mental
illness (e.g. memory care in an Assisted Living Facility), then any
of these positions may be a good fit for you! Vocational Training
ProgramPersons with three years' experience or a bachelor's degree
in a related field may qualify to register with MHACBO (Mental
Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon) as a QMHA-R and
start accruing hours towards their 1000 required supervised hours
to apply for certification as a QMHA-I. ColumbiaCare offers a
Vocational Training Program to accelerate the training, on-the-job
experiential learning, and testing preparation for qualified
employees to be able to complete their certification in as little
as 6 months. This is an optional program.
Work Schedule: Day, Swing, and Night shifts available up to Full
Time (TBD in interview) What You'll Make$19.00 - $22.00 per hour
starting wage, DOE/Credentials. An additional $2.50 per hour night
shift differential will apply during the work hours of 10:00pm -
6:00am. Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual
or Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).
About the Program Residential Treatment Homes and Residential
Treatment Facilities in Wilsonville and Milwaukie, Oregon. See more
information on our programs and services on our website.
ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public
Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. QMHA employees are also
eligible to apply for the Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment
Program. What You'll NeedPersonal Care Associate
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 have a valid Oregon driver's license, maintain a
safe driving record, and 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. 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected
veterans
Compensation details: 19-22 Hourly Wage
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