Residential Support Specialist- Per Diem in Lewiston, Maine at Community Concepts

We are hiring Per Diem Residential Support Specialists in our new adult residential unit in Lewiston. This position is responsible for all aspects of direct client care in a Crisis Stabilization Unit.

Starting Rate: $20.60/hr

Essential Duties:

• Provides ongoing support and care for clients, maintaining quality case recording, and encourages client’s compliance with various treatment and care plans
• Encourages client’s daily living activities
• Responsible for on-site health, safety, diet, and security, including cleanliness and tidiness to support a tranquil atmosphere for clients
• Performs and coordinates various assessments, referrals, and discharge plans

Benefits:

• Make your own schedule, with commitment to covering a minimum of 2 shifts per month
• Earned Time Off through Maine Sick Leave
• Shift differentials available for night and weekend coverage
• Provided training to obtain MHRT-1 Certification, including CRMA and CPR/First Aide

Desired Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. required
• Obtain and maintain MHRT-1 Certification

Other Requirements: Must have ability to be on a flexible schedule; Pre-employment background checks: Maine Background Check Center (SBI, Direct Care Worker Registry, Maine and National Sex Offender Registry, fraud, and federal debarment), DHHS- Child and Adult Protective, and DMV must be completed upon offer of hire and as a condition of continued employment; valid driver’s license and travel within the service area is required.

Community Concepts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider, committed to fair employment practices in full compliance with applicable laws. Qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, physical or mental condition, or any other legally protected characteristic. Please request any necessary accommodations to participate in the application process.