Weekend Part-Time Residential Support Counselor — $2,500 Sign-On

Sweetser; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sweetser seeks a Residential Support Counselor for the Adult PNMI unit in Saco, ME. This part-time role offers an $19/hour rate and a $2,500 sign-on bonus, with weekend shifts Saturday and Sunday 8am-8:30pm.

You will provide positive emotional support, help residents reach independent living goals, assist with health and safety, and work with a team to ensure quality service delivery. A valid driver's license and MHRT-I eligibility are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide positive emotional support and supervision to residents.
• Assist individuals to reach goals and develop independent living skills.
• Encourage health, hygiene, diet, exercise, rest and coping strategies to maintain health status.
• Support residents' social contact, vocational development and community resources access.
• Facilitate medication administration and complete required documentation.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ensure quality in service delivery and safety policies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Direct care experience

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

MHRT-I certification or eligibility

Job description

Sweetser seeks a Residential Support Counselor for the Adult PNMI unit in Saco, ME. This part-time role offers an $19/hour rate and a $2,500 sign-on bonus, with weekend shifts Saturday and Sunday 8am-8:30pm.

You will provide positive emotional support, help residents reach independent living goals, assist with health and safety, and work with a team to ensure quality service delivery. A valid driver's license and MHRT-I eligibility are required.