Per-Diem Crisis Worker - Broadway Crossing Residential Home Job at The Opportunity Alliance
The Opportunity Alliance Portland, ME 04101
$20 an hour
Relief Residential Crisis Worker
Starting Pay is $20.00/hour
We provide all trainings to become MHRT-1 certified!
The Opportunity Alliance is seeking a
Relief Residential Crisis Worker to join the
Broadway Crossings team. Broadway Crossings provides short-term, trauma-informed, stabilization services to adults experiencing a mental health or co-occurring crisis in a home like environment as an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization.
As a Relief Residential Crisis Worker, you will provide direct service to clients as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Your position contributes to the well-being of our clients through providing listening support, identifying needs, assisting clients in achievement of treatment plan goals, administering medication, risk assessment, milieu management, household organization and medical record documentation.
This position participates in regular staff meetings and trainings. Work is performed, reviewed, and evaluated under the supervision of the Program Director.
“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), Covid-19, 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”.
This is an as-needed, per-diem position. Hours are varied and not guaranteed. There is a $2.00/hr shift differential applied for all hours worked between 10:00PM and 8:00AM.
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 Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other relevant area preferred.
- Must become certified as Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician 1 (MHRT1) within 1 year of employment; then maintain required trainings to uphold continuous MHRT1 status. MHRT CSP preferred.
- At least one year of experience in mental health field preferred.
- Technical literacy, knowledge of DSM-V, solid oral and written communication, strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Flexible schedule is required.
- Computer efficiency is a requirement.
- Contracts that have Rider D: 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.
- If MHRT is required for position you must pass CNA registry check
- If residential or ECE employee must be able to pass pre-employment 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.
Pay is competitive and will be based on experience and education.
The Opportunity Alliance has an extensive benefit package. Explore here: https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits
Our benefits include but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off
- 9 paid 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
- Tuition Reimbursement - Additional information about benefits offered by TOA and eligibility requirements will be explained upon hire.
- The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Why Work for TOA?
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 envisions contributing meaningfully to a community in which families and individuals are thriving and supported as they pursue their aspirations for a better life. Within The Opportunity Alliance, there is a shared belief that positive change is possible.
The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a multi-service, comprehensive, high impact organization providing 46 integrated community based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine.
TOA tackles some of our community’s most pressing problems: poverty, homelessness, mental illness, substance use, and domestic violence. Our programming draws from a wide range of resources, blending evidence-based practices with practical experience and community resources.
The Opportunity Alliance is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are viewing this listing on a third-party website, please visit our Careers page at https://www.opportunityalliance.org/careers/ to apply.
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.
Thank you!
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