Extended Care Attendant - Per Diem

Milestone Recovery; Old Orchard Beach (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Recovery in Old Orchard Beach, ME seeks compassionate caregivers for residents in the Extended Care Program. You will provide care, monitor well-being, and ensure safety during shifts, including overnight coverage.

Minimum one year in a residential/human services setting is preferred; HS diploma or GED required. Recovery Coach training is highly valued and transportation to emergency services may be needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience related to the human services field highly preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience working in a residential setting.
• Prior experience with homeless and substance use disorder population highly preferred.
• Recovery Coach training highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow and fully understand all policies and procedures
• Provide support and oversight to Extended Care clients throughout the shift to include engaging in hourly room checks and engaging in supportive conversations when clients are struggling; must have the ability to be awake and alert for all hours of the shift
• Checking the immediate area around main building at least twice nightly
• Responsible for cleaning staff/visitor bathroom including but not limited to changing trash and mopping floors as well as other light cleaning duties as assigned by supervisor
• Arrange or provide transportation to emergency services when needed
• Respect client confidentiality at all times
• Attend required training programs and scheduled staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Residential setting experience

Experience in human services

Recovery Coach training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Milestone Recovery is here to provide the best quality of services to empower individuals with homelessness, substance use and behavioral health disorders to attain stability, dignity, recovery, and an enhanced quality of life. We have openings in our Extended Care Program and are looking for individuals who can provide compassionate care to those who reside at the program.

Position Profile

Responsible for the care and well-being of clients who reside at the Extended Care Program.

Qualifications

A minimum of a High School diploma or GED required. Prior experience related to the human services field highly preferred. Minimum of one year experience working in a residential setting. Prior experience with homeless and substance use disorder population highly preferred. Recovery Coach training highly preferred.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Follow and fully understand all policies and procedures
• Provide support and oversight to Extended Care clients throughout the shift to include engaging in hourly room checks and engaging in supportive conversations when clients are struggling; must have the ability to be awake and alert for all hours of the shift
• Checking the immediate area around main building at least twice nightly
• Responsible for cleaning staff/visitor bathroom including but not limited to changing trash and mopping floors as well as other light cleaning duties as assigned by supervisor
• Arrange or provide transportation to emergency services when needed
• Respect client confidentiality at all times
• Attend required training programs and scheduled staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule

Per Diem as needed (Day, Evening, and Overnight coverage needed)

Compensation

Compensation for this hourly position is $20.00 - $22.00/hour.

Differentials

Overnight differential $2.50/hour 11pm-7am. Weekend differential of $2.50/hour (Saturday and Sunday)

Milestone does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, or receipt of public assistance in the admission or access to or treatment in its programs or activities.