Residential Support Counselor - Adults - Saco

MaineGuide; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Sweetser in Saco, ME is hiring for the Adult Residential Unit to support adults with mental illness in a recovery-focused program. Responsibilities include providing positive emotional support, supervising residents, assisting with independent living skills, and documenting care.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, MHRT-I certification or eligibility, and a valid driver's license. This full-time, in-person position offers a comprehensive benefits package and multiple shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide positive emotional support and supervision to residents.
• Assist individuals to reach goals and improve skills for independent living.
• Encourage residents to maintain health status through hygiene, diet, exercise, rest and coping strategies.
• Support residents’ social contact, vocational development and access to community resources.
• Facilitate administration of medications and complete required documentation.
• Work collaboratively as a team member.
• Ensure quality in work to deliver quality services.
• Follow Sweetser health and safety policies.
• Align with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Crisis intervention

Direct care

Lived experience welcome

Education

High School diploma or GED

MHRT-I certification eligibility

Job description

Hourly Rate: $19

$2,500 Sign on Bonus!

Sweetser is hiring for the Adult Residential Unit in Saco!

Multiple Shifts Available!

Residential Support Counselors support individuals with mental illness within the framework of recovery and resiliency providing a positive environment which fosters the development of independent living skills, while monitoring and role modeling health and safety.

Sweetser has been voted the top Mental Health nonprofit according to Best of Surveys for Biddeford/Saco!

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.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance and HSA/FSA options with generous employer contributions
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and household members
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and float day
• Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Employee discount program
• Milage reimbursement, applicable incentive and differential pay programs
• Eligibility for annual increases and referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnership discounts
• 30% tuition discount for UNE's Online Graduate Programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Free professional development and training opportunities through the Sweetser Training Institute

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Saco, ME 04072 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 per week