Full-time Residential Counselors

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? Are you looking to start a new journey with an organization that will invest in your training and growth? We look forward to meeting you! Check out our amazing career position and benefits below, and APPLY TODAY!

Join Volunteers of America Northern New England as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician and become part of making a difference in our clients’ lives. We are looking for entry-level candidates who are excited and motivated to start a career in the human services field. We also welcome and value experienced candidates! We are dedicated to our employees and provide ongoing training to help you reach your professional goals. At VOA Northern New England, we value our employees and clients alike!

VOA is pleased to offer individual medical insurance at under $20/pay period for Full-time employees! This is a great way to keep more of your hard-earned pay in your bank! We also offer other tiers of medical coverage for partners and family groups. Generous PTO, earned sick time, earned sabbaticals, HSA/FSA (organization pays into the HSA!), vision, dental with ortho, discounts, FitBit & subscriptions via our partnership, retirement account, life, insurance, career growth, and so much more offered for full-time employees. This posted full-time position qualifies!

VOA Northern New England is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work organization, May 2024-May 2025.

Our valued Mental Health Rehabilitation Technicians assist clients in the areas of basic life skills, helping clients to work on their short-term and long-term goals. Our employees help clients learn new skills, encourage positive behavior by use of positive reinforcement while documenting all services provided according to program policies and state licensing guidelines.

$20-$22/hour starting wage for Entry-Level candidates!

Now Hiring Full-time !

Location: Beach Street Program, Saco, Maine

Available Shifts:

• Tuesday, 1st shift: 7am - 3pm
• Thursday, 1st shift:7am - 3pm
• Friday, 1st and 2nd shifts: 7am - 3pm & 3pm - 11pm
• Saturday, 1st and 2nd shifts: 7am - 3pm & 3pm - 11pm
• Sunday, 1st shift: 7am - 3pm

OVERNIGHTS

• Friday, 3rd shift: 11pm - 7am
• Saturday , 3rd shift: 11pm - 7am

Responsibilities:

· Work within a residential setting, providing mental health services to clients.

· Aid with patient care, treatment planning and management of social and adaptive skills.

· Assist individuals who are living with mental illness to maintain the highest level of independence possible.

· Support clients as they develop and support their skills of daily living and progress toward mental health recovery.

· Engage in meaningful physical and mental activities.

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma required; Proof of education will be required upon hire.

· Knowledge of basic life skills, understanding of community resources, implementation of individual training plans, and documentation of care preferred.

· Ability to self-motivate and initiate work independently as well as exhibit teamwork and collaborate effectively with all members of the team.

· Willingness to engage with clients and utilize appropriate de-escalation strategies when clients are in crisis.

· Excellent communication skills, including active listening, written, oral and record-keeping skills.

· Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to exhibit compassion and patience.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Valid Maine driver's license within 30 days of employment and transportation required. The employee must have a good driving record and at least 3 years of driving experience to transport clients using their vehicle.

· Upon hire, MUST be willing to obtain MHRT1 through a paid training program with Volunteers of America within 1 year of employment.

If you want a career you can build on, while serving others (with excellent benefits) APPLY TODAY!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22