Residential Support Counselor - Relief

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. Start Over with your Job Search Residential Support Counselor - Relief Job Code: 13361 Location: Belfast 04915 Department: Adult PNMI FT/PT Status: Relief Per Diem Summary: Join the Adult Residential Team in Belfast! Hourly Rate: $19.00 Work as a Relief, picking up hours at your own availability! Flexible schedule! Participate in a dynamic team providing support to individuals with mental illness. Within the framework of recovery and resiliency provide for a positive environment to foster the development of independent living skills while monitoring and role modeling health and safety.

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. Benefits Include: Flexible schedules with a variety of shift and hour options Milage reimbursement, applicable incentive and differential pay programs Eligibility for annual increases and referral bonuses Paid Family and Medical Leave Employee discount program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and household members 403(b) retirement plan with employer match Educational partnership discounts 30% tuition discount for UNE's Online Graduate Programs Free professional development and training opportunities through the Sweetser Training Institute #J-18808-Ljbffr Sweetser