Residential Support Counselor - Adults - Saco

Becoming part of the Sweetser family means you can make a difference in the lives of Maine children, adults, and families every day. As a nationally recognized and accredited leader, we offer competitive salaries, a wide range of benefits and the opportunity to join a passionate team of more than 700 employees. Start Over with your Job Search Returning Applicant? Login Now Residential Support Counselor - Adults - Saco Job Code: 13422 Location: Saco 04072 Department: Adult PNMI FT/PT Status: Full Time Summary: Hourly Rate: $19 hourly $2,500 Sign on Bonus! Sweetser is hiring for the Adult Residential Unit in Saco! Schedule: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - 8am-8pm Residential Support Counselors support individuals with mental illness within the framework of recovery and resiliency providing a positive environment which fosters the development of independent living skills, while monitoring and role modeling health and safety. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide a positive emotional support and supervision to residents. Assist individuals to reach their goals and improve skills for independent living. Encourage and support the resident's efforts to maintain their health status through hygiene, diet, exercise, rest and utilization of coping strategies. Encourage and support resident's efforts to increase opportunities for social contact, vocational development, skill development for independent living, psychosocial rehabilitation and access to community resources. Facilitate administration of medications and complete required documentation. Work collaboratively as a member of a team. Assure quality in work performed to facilitate the delivery of quality services. Understand and follow all Sweetser health and safety policies. Be committed to the mission, vision, and values of the organization. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Valid state driver's license. Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply. One (1) year of experience providing direct care and/or crisis intervention to adults in a related field. Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or GED. MHRT-I state certification or eligibility for and completion of certification within 60 days of employment. Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes: Medical/dental/vision insurance and HSA/FSA options with generous employer contributionsEmployer-paid life insurance and disability coverageEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and household members 403(b) retirement plan with employer match Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and float dayPaid Family and Medical Leave Employee discount program Milage reimbursement, applicable incentive and differential pay programsEligibility for annual increases and referral bonuses Tuition reimbursement and educational partnership discounts30% tuition discount for UNE's Online Graduate Programs Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) ProgramFree professional development and training opportunities through the Sweetser Training Institute