Daily Living Support Specialist (DLSS)

Assistance Plus; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Paid travel time

Paid time off

Free MHRT/1 training

Job summary

Assistance Plus in Newport, ME is seeking a Daily Living Support Specialist (DLSS) to assist adults with behavioral health needs in their home and community. The DLSS will travel within a 30-mile radius of their home and transport clients as required.

The role emphasizes safety, care-plan alignment, and ongoing training, with four hours of clinical supervision monthly and at least 20 training hours annually.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Entry level computer experience and access to email/internet.
• MHRT/1 certification will be provided/training offered.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plan of care drives all service activities.
• Ensure the safety of the clients while in their homes and community.
• Attend and participate in a minimum of four hours per month of clinical supervision.
• Accumulate a minimum of 20 hours of training annually.
• Travel within a 30 mile radius of home and transport clients.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Email access

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

MHRT/1 certification (training provided)

Job description

# Daily Living Support Specialist (DLSS)Newport - Newport, ME 04953## OverviewSalary Range$20.00 - $22.00 HourlyEducation LevelHigh School## DescriptionThe 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 activities* Ensuring the safety of the clients while in their homes and community* Attending and participating in a minimum of four hours per month of clinical supervision* Accumulating a minimum of 20 hours of training annually* Performing other duties as assigned## QualificationsPosition Requirements:* Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine drivers license are 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!)Benefits:* Mileage reimbursement* Flexible schedule* Paid travel time* Paid time off* Working within 30 miles of your home* No vaccine requirement* Work/life balance* We provide you with free training to earn your MHRT/1 certification* We continue to offer your job specific trainings at no cost to you*Assistance 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.*