Relief Residential Crisis Worker
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Relief Residential Crisis Worker
Broadway Crossings Crisis Residential Program
Pay rate: $20.00/hour
We provide all trainings to become MHRT1 certified!
The Opportunity Alliance is seeking aRelief Residential Crisis Worker (RCW)to join theBroadway Crossingsteam. Broadway Crossings provides shorttermtraumainformed stabilization services to adults experiencing a mental health or cooccurring crisis in a home like environment as an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization.
As a Residential Crisis Worker you will provide direct service to clients as part of a multidisciplinary team by:
providing listening support
identifying needs
assisting clients in achievement of treatment plan goals
administering medication
administering risk assessment milieu management household organization
provide medical record documentation.
This role is required by the State of Maine to have proof of immunization or documented immunity against rubeola (measles) mumps rubella (German measles) varicella (chicken pox) hepatitis B (optional) and influenza. Medical exemption may be accommodated with a written statement from a licensed medical professional. The Agency may assist with obtaining vaccines or proof of immunity if needed.
Schedule: Per Diem as needed
Location: Onsite in South Portland ME
Qualifications:
High School Diploma with 5 years related experience required. Associates degree in Behavioral Health or related field and 2 years of relevant experience or Bachelors degree in Social Work or other relevant area preferred.
Must become certified as Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician 1 (MHRT1 within 1 year of employment (trainings provided); then maintain required trainings to uphold continuous MHRT1 status.
At least one year of experience in mental health field preferred.
Technical literacy knowledge of DSMV solid oral and written communication strong organizational skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Flexible schedule is required.
Computer efficiency is a requirement.
Must be able to able to successfully pass a criminal background child protective service check & sex offender check.
Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
MHRT is required for position you must pass CNA registry check
Must be able to pass preemployment physical and TB screen.
Must be able to exert moderate physical effort with occasional standing walking reaching stooping bending kneeling crouching typing and frequently lift and carry small children or material weighing up to 25 pounds.
Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area. This may include transportation of clients or driving to agency location to complete work.A good driving record is required.
Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to:
(offered to fulltime and parttime employees)
- Generous paid time off accrual
- 9paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
- Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
- Dental and Vision insurance options
- Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
- 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
- Tuition Reimbursement offered once per year through an application process
- The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)program.
To learn more about our benefits please visit we are
The Opportunity Alliance is Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future.
Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy leadership and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals families and communities.
The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic resultsfocused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated communitybased and clinical programs serving more than 20000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health substance use homelessness lack of basic needs and access to community an extensive array of services TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve is clientfocused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Community Building
- Family & Early Childhood Education
- Economic Resources
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Please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application.
Thank you!
Employment Type
Hourly
