Residential Counselor/DSP

Cornerstones of Maine•Biddeford, ME

8d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstones of Maine is seeking a Full-Time Residential Counselor / DSP to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our young adult clients in our house in Biddeford Maine. This is a permanent, full-time position available for the following shifts. Sunday 9:00AM - Monday 9:00AM, Monday 5:00PM - Tuesday 9:00AM. Cornerstones of Maine is a small residential treatment program designed to assist young adults (ages 18 to 28) in their journey to adulthood. We address the current need for therapeutic services for young adults who have significant potential but are struggling with mental health issues that are obstacles to their ability to live independently. This is a diversity inclusive program and is committed to enriching the therapeutic experience it offers through the diversity of our staff members. We seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the program's diversity of viewpoints. We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including people of color, staff with diverse gender identities, and individuals who have followed non-traditional pathways to the mental health field due to exceptional talent and motivation in the face of adversity, such as societal, economic, or academic disadvantages.

Requirements

DSP/CRMA/MHRT
2 years experience in mental health care required
CPR certification required by date of permanent hire
Drivers license required

Responsibilities

Serve as a mentor and coach to residents
Supervise the residents as they go through their daily routines
Provide assistance to residents with activities of daily living, personal finances, cooking, and other household responsibilities
Provide client transport to and from locations throughout the community
Administer crisis intervention as needed