Residential Counselor

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc.; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Ongoing training

403b Retirement Plan with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Activities

Job summary

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. is seeking staff to support the day-to-day operations of a group home in Presque Isle, Maine. One full-time and one per diem candidate are sought to provide care, guidance, and supervised activities for residents.

Responsibilities include counseling, teaching daily living skills, assisting with community access, and maintaining records within a team-based, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma with relevant experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the State of Maine and reliable transportation.
• High level of empathy and ability to work with residents in a group home setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive counseling and help residents with decision-making.
• Teach daily living and coping skills individually or in small groups.
• Support recreational and community activities.
• Assist residents in accessing community resources.
• Help develop and follow treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Maintain client records and follow all program policies.
• Perform light housekeeping and routine facility upkeep.
• Work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Counseling

Teamwork

Decision-making

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Do you have a passion for helping others?

Skyhaven in Presque Isle is looking for 1 full-time & 1 per diem candidate to help with the day-to-day operations of the group home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide supportive counseling and help residents with decision-making
  
• Teach daily living and coping skills individually or in small groups
  
• Support recreational and community activities
  
• Assist residents in accessing community resources
  
• Help develop and follow treatment and rehabilitation plans
  
• Maintain client records and follow all program policies
  
• Perform light housekeeping and routine facility upkeep
  
• Work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team

We Offer:

• Health, dental, vision, pet, and a variety of supplemental insurances
• Paid time off and floating holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive team environment and meaningful work
• 403b Retirement Plan with a match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Activities

Schedule:

Full-time candidate - 40 hours/week

Per diem candidate - on call, no more than 24 hours/week

Requirements

• This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma with relevant experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the State of Maine and reliable transportation.

AMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer