Residential Services Technician

The Opportunity Alliance • Portland, ME

5d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Direct Care Professionals (Residential Service Technicians) Pay rate: $20.50/ hour No experience necessary -- we provide all trainings to become MHRT-1 certified! Are you passionate about providing support to adults living with mental illness in a trauma-informed environment? Do you thrive in a collaborative setting where you can make a difference every day? Who we are The Opportunity Alliance has five separate adult residential programs in Portland and South Portland, ME. Each of these programs supports 8 -12 adults at a time. These are 24-hour residential treatment programs, providing a supportive living environment using an integrated health model, recognizing the unique needs of each resident. What You Will Do The Residential Services Technician (RST) position provides direct service in the residential group care or transitional living setting. As a Residential Service Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting the lives of individuals in our program and assisting our dedicated team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must become certified as Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician 1 (MHRT1) within 1 year of employment; then maintain required trainings to uphold continuous MHRT1 status.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft office preferred.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills required.
• Flexible schedule is required.
• Ability to work in a team environment required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
• Must pass CNA registry check
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and TB screen.
• Must be able to exert moderate physical effort with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, driving, typing and frequently lift and carry material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area. This may include transportation of clients or driving to agency location to complete work.
• A good driving record is required.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training in mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing residents with general support for daily living activities.
• Supporting treatment goals and ensuring overall safety within the residential setting.
• Maintaining certification as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician 1 (MHRT1) and upholding continuous MHRT1 status through required trainings.
• Serving as part of a team of Residential Service Technicians and collaborating with facilities management, the director, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Identifying needs; personal support, watchful oversight, and milieu management
• Assisting in maintaining a clean and sanitary environment for residents.
• Responsible for charts and documentation.
• These positions attend weekly or bi-weekly program staff meetings, and participate in other meetings as necessary.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
• The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED