Relief Residential Service Technician

The Opportunity Alliance

. Provide direct service in residential group care or transitional living settings .

Posted 9/21/2026part-timePortland • Maine • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing personal support and counseling in residential care settings, with a focus on mental health rehabilitation and maintaining a safe, organized environment. Proficient in medication administration and capable of identifying and addressing the needs of residents.

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Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician 1 CertificationMedication AdministrationConflict Resolution SkillsTeam CollaborationCNA Registry Check

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Hard Skills

Medication AdministrationDaily Living SupportMilieu ManagementDocumentation MaintenancePhysical Health Support

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationConflict ResolutionFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician 1 (MHRT1)CNA Registry Check

Industry Keywords

Residential Group CareTransitional LivingPersonal SupportWatchful OversightProgram Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct service in residential group care or transitional living settings
Provide personal support and supportive counseling to residents
Utilize tasks of daily living as instrumental treatment components
Help create a sense of permanency with a home-like environment
Identify needs or emerging needs and support physical and mental health wellbeing
Administer medication
Provide personal support, watchful oversight, and milieu management
Maintain a clean and organized facility, staff office, charts, and documentation
Attend weekly or bi-weekly program staff meetings and other meetings as necessary
Work under the supervision of the Program Director or Program Coordinator
Drive to meetings, trainings, agency locations, or occasionally transport clients and meet with clients offsite within the program service area

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Must become certified as Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician 1 (MHRT1) within 1 year of employment and maintain required trainings to uphold continuous MHRT1 status
Strong communication and conflict resolution skills required
Flexible schedule is required
Ability to work in a team environment required
Must be 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
Must pass CNA registry check
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, driving, typing and frequently lift and carry material weighing up to 25 pounds
Driving may be necessary; being over the age of 21 and a good driving record is required
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training in mental health preferred
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off accrual
9 paid holidays per calendar year
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
Agency paid 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
Qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Training provided to become MHRT-1 certified