Awake Overnight Youth Residential Support - $5K Sign-On

Sweetser; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid family and medical leave

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing professional development

Job summary

Sweetser in Saco, ME, is seeking a Residential Support Specialist – Awake Overnight – Youth. You will provide direct care to children facing mental health challenges, support life skills, and help create positive experiences.

This full-time role includes extensive paid training and growth opportunities within behavioral health. Starting pay is $19 per hour with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and potential advancement to higher-level roles after six months of training and certification.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with children in need.
• Clean and valid Maine driver's license.
• Lived experience in Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse systems encouraged.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care as tutor, role model, cook, and emotional support.
• Create and follow developmentally appropriate recreational activities.
• Transport clients to home visits, appointments, etc.
• Maintain a safe, structured, therapeutic milieu.
• Collaborate with staff and families to achieve treatment outcomes.

Skills

Desire to work with children

English fluency

Transportation to client sites

Ability to create engaging activities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sweetser in Saco, ME, is seeking a Residential Support Specialist – Awake Overnight – Youth. You will provide direct care to children facing mental health challenges, support life skills, and help create positive experiences.

This full-time role includes extensive paid training and growth opportunities within behavioral health. Starting pay is $19 per hour with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and potential advancement to higher-level roles after six months of training and certification.