PNMI Adult - Saco - Per Diem Job Code:12747 Location:Saco 04072 Department:Adult PNMI FT/PT Status:Relief Per Diem Summary: Sweetser is hiring for a new Adult Residential Unit in Saco! Residential Support Counselors support individuals with mental illness within the framework of recovery and resiliency providing a positive environment which fosters the development of independent living skills, while monitoring and role modeling health and safety. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** + Provide a positive emotional support and supervision to residents. + Assist individuals to reach their goals and improve skills for independent living. + Encourage and support the resident’s efforts to maintain their health status through hygiene, diet, exercise, rest and utilization of coping strategies. + Encourage and support resident’s efforts to increase opportunities for social contact, vocational development, skill development for independent living, psychosocial rehabilitation and access to community resources. + Facilitate administration of medications and complete required documentation. + Work collaboratively as a member of a team. + Assure quality in work performed to facilitate the delivery of quality services. + Understand and follow all Sweetser health and safety policies. + Be committed to the mission, vision, and values of the organization. **POSITION REQUIREMENTS:** + Valid state driver's license. + Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply. + One (1) year of experience providing direct care and/or crisis intervention to adults in a related field. + Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently. **EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:** + High School diploma or GED. + MHRT-I state certification or eligibility for and completion of certification within 60 days of employment.