Residential Care Worker I

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Shift differentials for evening and/or

Job summary

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization is seeking a Residential Care Worker to support residents in a transitional treatment setting across Maine. You will help residents follow treatment plans, build daily living skills, and strengthen community connections to promote recovery and reduce stigma.

We offer shift differentials for evening and weekend work and a sign-on bonus up to $5,000. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development are provided to eligible staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Certification within 1 year: Residential Medication Aide and MHRT 1.
• Experience in a residential setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support residents’ day-to-day activities.
• Assist residents in following treatment plans.
• Help residents build skills and strengthen community connections to promote recovery.

Skills

Residential care experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Active Certified Residential Medication Aide (within 1 year)

MHRT 1 (within 1 year)

Valid Driver’s License preferred

Job description

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
• Eligible candidates may receive a sign‑on bonus of up to $5,000, paid in accordance with program guidelines.

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 must be obtained within 1 year of hire. 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.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: 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.

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

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: 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.