Residential Support Specialist

at Community Concepts Inc. in Rumford, Maine, United States

Job Description

We are hiring a Residential Support Specialist in our adult residential program in Rumford. This position is responsible for all aspects of direct client care in our Residential Program and we currently have one opening for a 40 hour/week position, Monday through Friday, 3pm-11pm.

Starting Rate: $18.20/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: 

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid holidays 
• Retirement plan with agency contribution and match
• Provided training to obtain MHRT-1 Certification
• Agency-provided trainings for MHSS, CRMA, CPR, Safety Care, and more

Desired Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. required
• Ability to 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.