Daily Living Support Specialist (DLSS)

Assistance-Plus; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Assistance Plus seeks a Daily Living Support Specialist to assist adults with behavioral health needs, monitoring independence and safety at home and in the community. The role includes travel within a 30-mile radius, transport responsibilities, and participation in supervision and annual training.

Training for MHRT/1 is provided at no cost, with a commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• MHRT/1 certification or willingness to be trained.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plan of care drives all service activities.
• Ensure clients' safety in homes and community.
• Travel within 30 miles of home; transport clients.
• Attend minimum four hours monthly of clinical supervision; accumulate 20 hours of training annually.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Email/Internet Proficiency

Communication Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MHRT/1 certification

Tools

Valid Maine driver’s license

Proof of vehicle insurance

Job description

The Daily Living Support Specialist (DLSS) carries out services that focus on the specific needs of adults with behavioral health diagnoses. The DLSS will monitor the consumers' ability to function independently in their home and community while assisting them to maintain their safety and emotional well-being.This position will be required to travel within a 30 mile radius of their home and will transport clients within their communities.Duties include and are not limited to:Ensuring the clients plan of care drives all service activitiesEnsuring the safety of the clients while in their homes and communityAttending and participating in a minimum of four hours per month of clinical supervisionAccumulating a minimum of 20 hours of training annuallyPerforming other duties as assignedPosition Requirements:Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine drivers license are requiredMust be 18 years of age or olderHigh school diploma or equivalent is requiredEntry level computer experience and must have access to email/internetMHRT/1 certification (We will train you at no cost to you!)Benefits:Mileage reimbursementFlexible schedulePaid travel timePaid time offWorking within 30 miles of your homeNo vaccine requirementWork/life balanceWe provide you with free training to earn your MHRT/1 certificationWe continue to offer your job specific trainings at no cost to youAssistance Plus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.