Residential Support Specialist

About the role

We are hiring a Residential Support Specialist in our adult residential program in Rumford. This position is responsible for all aspects of direct client care in our Residential Program. We currently have one opening for a 40 hour/week position, Monday through Friday, 3pm-11pm.

Essential Duties

• Provides ongoing support and care for clients, maintaining quality case recording, and encourages clients compliance with various treatment and care plans
• Encourages clients daily living activities
• Responsible for on-site health, safety, diet, and security, including cleanliness and tidiness to support a tranquil atmosphere for clients
• Performs and coordinates various assessments, referrals, and discharge plans

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. required
• Ability to obtain and maintain MHRT-1 Certification
• Must have ability to be on a flexible schedule
• Pre-employment background checks: Maine Background Check Center (SBI, Direct Care Worker Registry, Maine and National Sex Offender Registry, fraud, and federal debarment), DHHS- Child and Adult Protective, and DMV must be completed upon offer of hire and as a condition of continued employment
• Valid drivers license and travel within the service area is required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan with agency contribution and match
• Provided training to obtain MHRT-1 Certification
• Agency-provided trainings for MHSS, CRMA, CPR, Safety Care, and more

Starting Rate: $18.20/hr