Crisis Team Worker

State of Maine • Caribou, ME

3d • $25 - $32

About The Position

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Community Response Worker Opening Date: February 11, 2026 Closing Date: February 25, 2026 Job Class Code: 4118 Grade: 19 (06) Salary: $24.61 - $32.28 per hour In addition to base pay this position is eligible for shift differential, medication pay ($0.53 per hr.), and direct care pay ($1.00 per hr.). Position Number: 03030-4740 Location: Caribou This position requires frequent travel on an intermittent basis, to varying locations state-wide. As a Crisis Team Worker: 1. You will provide prevention and intervention services in the form of telephone, mobile outreach and in-home support services. 2. The Crisis Team operates short-term crisis residential services; therefore, you will be assigned rotating shifts in this setting. 3. You will have regular contact with local hospitals, law enforcement and other community professionals. 4. You will assist in crisis safety planning, attend meetings, and provide written documentation of all crisis related activity. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers. The Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety, support and well-being of adults throughout Maine. The OADS’ Crisis Prevention and Intervention team assists individuals, their families, guardians, and community providers before, during, and after, crisis incidents. The Crisis program operates 24 hours per day, which requires Crisis Team staff to work 8, 12 and/or 16-hour shifts on a rotating basis including nights, weekends, overnights and holidays.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of education and/or progressively responsible experience applying knowledge and demonstrated skills and abilities in direct support and assistance of consumers with developmental disabilities, cognitive, mental health, and other co-occurring disorders.
• This position requires certification to administer medication (CRMA), CPR, and First Aid.
• Safety Care, or other department approved training in behavioral prevention/intervention techniques is also required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• You must be able to work 8-16 hour rotating shifts (at a minimum) and have rotating days off.
• Overtime is expected and may, at times, be mandatory.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with related work experience and/or college level education in the human services field and knowledge of positive behavioral supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide prevention and intervention services in the form of telephone, mobile outreach and in-home support services.
• Assigned rotating shifts in short-term crisis residential services.
• Have regular contact with local hospitals, law enforcement and other community professionals.
• Assist in crisis safety planning, attend meetings, and provide written documentation of all crisis related activity.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.91% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed