Per-Diem Direct Care - First/Second/Third shifts (Awake Overnights)
Volunteers of America Northern New England – Bangor, ME
Do you enjoy working in environments that assist clients in fostering independence and quality of life? Do you like to participate in fun program activities and see the value in assisting clients to build life skills? If you said yes to the above questions, and are excited about an overnight position that allows you flexibility to take on other endeavors during the week, please feel free to check into this opportunity further! VOA Northern New England is currently looking to fill a part-time Mental Health Technician overnight role for 16 hours weekly at our West Side Place group home program in Bangor, Maine.
Needed shifts: Per-Diem
VOA strives to provide continued opportunities to grow and learn in a Mission-driven organization! Volunteers of America will pay for training in this field, and employees typically receive an increase in pay for eligible completed trainings (up to MHRT1 certification). By working for VOA, a non-profit organization, you may become eligible for a portion of student loan forgiveness!
The Residential Counselor works in a residential setting and provides direct care while assisting clients in acquiring and maintaining independence, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in the community. This position promotes a safe and healthy living environment and increases the capabilities of clients within the policies and procedures of the agency while ensuring the protection of individual rights. At Volunteers of America, we know it’s our employees who make the greatest difference. We are seeking compassionate, hard-working people who find satisfaction working with a vulnerable population.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma required; college education in relevant discipline or experience working within the behavioral health field preferred
- Knowledge of basic homemaking skills, understanding of community resources, implementation of individual training plans, and documentation of care preferred
- Ability to self-motivate and initiate work independently. Willingness to engage with clients
- Excellent communication skills, including active listening, written, oral and record-keeping skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Valid driver’s license 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.
- Solid relationship-building skills, with the ability to exhibit compassion and patience.
Volunteers of America is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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Job Type: Per-Diem
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 hours per week - Staff are required to cover staff time-off and other unexpected program needs. Must be flexible to pick up hours as needed throughout the year.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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