Mental Health Support Specialist

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay up to $27/hour

Weekly Direct Deposit

Health & supplemental insurance

Painless Credentialing Process

401(k) program

Accrued Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement

MHRT1 certification course support

Job summary

MAS Community Health is seeking a Part-Time Daily Living Support (DLS) caregiver in Lewiston, Maine. You will provide compassionate, client-centered support to adults in their homes and surrounding communities, helping them achieve greater independence through therapeutic, practical assistance.

The role requires at least 1 year of experience with adults with severe mental illness, a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Clean driving record and background check.
• Active motor vehicle insurance and registration.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support within the clients’ personal home and surrounding community.
• Safely transporting the client within your own personal, reliable vehicle.
• Basic understanding of smartphone applications, email communication, and processing electronic documents such as daily session notes. Training is available.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Part‑Time Daily Living Support (DLS) | Up to $27/hr | Lewiston, Maine

Looking for your next career opportunity? Hi! We’re MAS Community Health, one of the largest behavioral health agencies in Maine. At MAS, we provide a wide variety of services to our clients. Our goal is to help individuals and families enhance their quality of life. We work within client’s homes and in surrounding communities to provide individualized support, innovative therapies, and exceptional service. As a MAS Community Health caregiver, you have access to a 24/7 support team. You’re never on your own – your team is always just a call away to assist with whatever you need.

We’re looking for individuals to work as Daily Living Support for clients in or near Lewiston, Maine.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive pay up to $27/hour
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Opportunities to meet new people & use your skills
• Health & supplemental insurance offerings
• Painless Credentialing Process
• 401(k) program
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Assistance with MHRT1 certification course and instruction hours

Job Overview

As Daily Living Support (DLS), you will provide care to adult clients. MHRT1s provide supervision and therapeutic support to people struggling with severe and persistent mental illness, helping them achieve the highest level of independence possible. This role requires a patient, trusting, communicative, and innovative person.

Job Details

• Providing individualized support within the clients’ personal home and surrounding community.
• Safely transporting the client within your own personal, reliable vehicle.
• Basic understanding of smartphone applications, email communication, and processing electronic documents such as daily session notes. Training is available.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Clean driving record and background check.
• Active motor vehicle insurance and registration.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

MAS Community Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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