Residential Care Worker I

MaineHealth; Owls Head (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Competitive benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Career development

Job summary

MaineHealth Behavioral Health seeks a Residential Care Worker to support adults in transitional residential treatment across Maine. You will assist residents daily, help them follow treatment plans, and teach essential skills to promote recovery and reduce stigma.

The role offers evening/weekend shift differentials and requires certifications in residential medication assistance and MHRT-1 within a year. Prior residential experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Active Certified Residential Medication Aide and Personal Support Specialist certifications required.
• MHRT-1 certification must be obtained within one year of employment.
• Valid Driver’s License preferred.
• Experience working in a residential setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, supervision, and skills teaching to residents as outlined in treatment plans.
• Support residents’ day-to-day activities and promote recovery and community connections.

Skills

Active Certified Residential Medical A

Personal Support Specialist

Residential experience

Driver's License

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

MaineHealth Behavioral Health provides transitional residential treatment for adults, navigating mental health challenges across 12 programs from York to Belfast. As a Residential Care Worker, you will support residents’ day to day as they build skills, follow treatment plans, and strengthen community connections that promote recovery and reduce stigma.

Description

Maine Behavioral Healthcare

Behavioral Health

Req #: 83124

Summary

MaineHealth Behavioral Health provides transitional residential treatment for adults, navigating mental health challenges across 12 programs from York to Belfast. As a Residential Care Worker, you will support residents’ day to day as they build skills, follow treatment plans, and strengthen community connections that promote recovery and reduce stigma.

Position Highlights

• Shift differentials for evening and weekend shifts

The Residential Care Worker I role is responsible for providing personal care, supervision, and skills teaching to clients/residents as outlined on individual treatment plans.

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

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $19.87to $23.75 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras. Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.