Daily Living Support Specialist (DLSS)

Assistance-Plus; Gardiner (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Assistance-Plus in Maine seeks a Daily Living Support Specialist to assist adults with behavioral health needs at home and in the community. You will help clients maintain independence, safety, and emotional well-being, while coordinating with plans of care and supervising as required.

The role includes transporting clients within a 30-mile radius, attending monthly supervision, and completing training to earn MHRT/1 certification.

Qualifications

• Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine driver's license is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Entry level computer experience and must have access to email/internet.
• MHRT/1 certification (We will train you at no cost to you!).

Responsibilities

• Monitor the consumer's ability to function independently at home and in the community.
• Ensure the plan of care drives all service activities and maintains client safety.
• Attend and participate in clinical supervision (minimum four hours per month).
• Travel within 30 miles of home and transport clients within their communities.

Skills

Driving

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.