Part-Time, Residential Services Technician - Morrison Place

The Opportunity Alliance; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 23,298 - 33,182; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays (9 + 3 floating)

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Agency-paid life insurance

Short/Long-term disability insurance

403(b) retirement with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Opportunity Alliance in Portland, Maine, is seeking a Mental Health Direct Care Professional (Residential Service Technician) for Morrison Place. Part-time 20 hours/week with on-site work, offering starting pay of $20.50 per hour and training to obtain MHRT-1 certification.

You will support residents with daily living tasks, provide counseling, monitor medications, and help maintain a safe, organized milieu under supervision of the Program Director or Coordinator.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor degree or equivalent training in mental health preferred.
• MHRT-1 certification within one year of employment and ongoing training.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills required.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work in a team environment required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal support and counseling to residents.
• Assist residents with tasks of daily living.
• Identify and address emerging physical and mental health needs.
• Support medication administration and related monitoring.
• Maintain watchful oversight and milieu management.
• Keep the facility clean and organized.
• Maintain staff office, charts, and documentation.
• Attend weekly or bi-weekly staff meetings and other meetings as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor in mental health preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Mental Health Direct Care Professional (Residential Service Technician) – Morrison Place Program

Starting Pay: $20.50 per hour. No experience necessary; training provided to obtain MHRT‑1 certification.

This role provides direct service in a residential group care or transitional living setting. Responsibilities include supporting residents with daily living tasks, personal support, counseling, medication oversight, and maintaining a clean, organized environment while documenting activities. Supervision is provided by the Program Director or Program Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal support and counseling to residents.
• Assist residents with tasks of daily living.
• Identify and address emerging physical and mental health needs.
• Support medication administration and related monitoring.
• Maintain watchful oversight and milieu management.
• Keep the facility clean and organized.
• Maintain staff office, charts, and documentation.
• Attend weekly or bi‑weekly staff meetings and other meetings as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor degree or equivalent training in mental health preferred.
• Achieve MHRT‑1 certification within one year of employment and maintain ongoing training.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills required.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work in a team environment required.
• Must pass criminal background, child protective services, and sex offender checks; not on state or federal suspension/disbarment list.
• Must pass CNA registry check.
• Must pass pre‑employment physical and TB screening.
• Must exert moderate physical effort (standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, driving, typing, carrying up to 25lb).
• Driving may be required; good driving record necessary.

Schedule

Part‑time, 20hours per week. Schedule will be provided at interview.

Location

Onsite, Portland, Maine.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off accrual, 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays per year.
• Excellent medical benefits at reasonable cost.
• Dental and vision insurance options.
• Agency‑paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement with agency match (eligible for all employees).
• Tuition reimbursement – once per year through application process.