Residential Support Counselor

Sweetser; Topsham (ME); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetser in Topsham, ME is recruiting a Residential Support Counselor to assist adults and families within the PNMI department. The position is full-time with an hourly rate of $18.00.

The role emphasizes providing compassionate care, crisis intervention when needed, and collaboration with a supportive team to help residents reach independent living goals and access community resources.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• MHRT-I certification or eligible within first year.
• Valid state driver's license.
• One year of direct care or crisis intervention experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive emotional support and supervision to residents.
• Assist individuals to reach their goals and improve skills for independent living.
• Encourage and support the resident's health status through hygiene, diet, exercise, rest and coping strategies.
• Support social contact, vocational development, skill development for independent living, psychosocial rehabilitation and access to community resources.
• Facilitate administration of medications and complete required documentation.
• Work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Adhere to Sweetser health and safety policies.
• Be committed to the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Direct care

Teamwork

Communication

Hygiene support

Education

High School diploma or GED

MHRT-I certification or eligibility

Job description

Becoming part of the Sweetser family means you can make a difference in the lives of Maine children, adults, and families every day. As a nationally recognized and accredited leader, we offer competitive salaries, a wide range of benefits and the opportunity to join a passionate team of more than 700 employees.

Residential Support Counselor

Job Code: 13335

Location: Topsham

Department: Adult PNMI

FT/PT Status: Full Time

Summary:

Hourly Rate: $18.00

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide a positive emotional support and supervision to residents.
• Assist individuals to reach their goals and improve skills for independent living.
• Encourage and support the resident's efforts to maintain their health status through hygiene, diet, exercise, rest and utilization of coping strategies.
• Encourage and support resident's efforts to increase opportunities for social contact, vocational development, skill development for independent living, psychosocial rehabilitation and access to community resources.
• Facilitate administration of medications and complete required documentation.
• Work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Assure quality in work performed to facilitate the delivery of quality services.
• Understand and follow all Sweetser health and safety policies.
• Be committed to the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid state driver's license.
• Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply.
• One (1) year of experience providing direct care and/or crisis intervention to adults in a related field.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED.
• MHRT-I state certification or eligibility for and completion of certification within the first year of employment.