Residential Care Worker - Belfast

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. As a Residential Care Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting residents on their journey to recovery, helping them to improve their quality of life and integrate into the community. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, with a supportive environment that values your contributions. Enjoy competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and a flexible work policy that prioritizes your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $1,500

Shift differentials for evening and weekend shifts

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education programs

Well-being resources for employees and families

Qualifications

• Current certification as an Active Certified Residential Medication Aide required.
• Experience in a residential setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals navigating mental health challenges.
• Guide clients in achieving treatment objectives in a residential program.

Skills

Residential Care Experience

Communication Skills

Empathy

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medication Administration Certification

Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician 1 Certification

Job description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health offers transitional residential treatment programs for individuals navigating mental health challenges. Spanning across 12 programs from York to Belfast, our environment fosters support and encourages ongoing treatment and community integration. As a proficient Residential Care Worker, you'll play a crucial role in providing individuals with the chance to enhance their overall functioning and quality of life. By guiding them towards achieving their treatment objectives within both the residential program and the broader community, you'll make a significant impact on their journey towards maintaining recovery and reducing stigma. Join us in making a difference in the lives of others.

Position Highlights:

• Sign-on bonus: Up to $1,500, contingent upon eligibility.
• Shift differentials for evening and weekend shifts
• Base hourly rate: $19.14 + (commensurate with experience)

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current certification as an Active Certified Residential Medication Aide and Personal Support Specialist required. Current certification as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician 1 (MHRT 1) must be obtained within one year of employment. Valid Driver’s License preferred.
• Experience: Experience working in a residential setting preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Zachary T. Avelino at [emailprotected]

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for Covid-19 and influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

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