Residential Support Specialist

Community Concepts • Rumford, ME

14h • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring multiple Residential Support Specialists in our adult residential programs in Rumford. These positions are responsible for all aspects of direct client care in our Crisis Residential Unit and are 36 hours per week.

Requirements

• 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 driver’s license and travel within the service area is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing support and care for clients, maintaining quality case recording, and encourages client’s compliance with various treatment and care plans
• Encourages client’s 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED