Residential Support Worker II

Job overview

The Residential Support Worker II role is onsite in Portland, ME. Compensation is $24.15 per hour without MHRT-I certification or $24.70 per hour with MHRT-I certification. Shalom House provides community-based residential programs, housing support, and programs for adults with chronic mental illness. The worker provides hands-on support that helps residents with severe and persistent mental illness live safely and pursue meaningful, independent lives. The role combines daily living assistance, medication support, crisis response, and coordination with staff, families, and external providers.

What you'll do

• Assist residents with meals, hygiene, chores, and other daily living activities
• administer or supervise medication
• provide crisis support and supportive counseling
• support treatment plan goals and independence
• maintain residence cleanliness and safety
• transport residents to appointments or the emergency room as needed
• complete documentation and reports
• collaborate with staff, families, and external providers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

residential support worker ii

full-time

portland me

shalom house

mental health support

residential care

daily living assistance

medication support

crisis response

mhrt-i

$24.15–$24.70/hr

treatment plan support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match after one year
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• paid time off
• life insurance
• flexible spending account.

Why this role

MHRT-I certification or willingness to complete it within 12 months; high school diploma or GED required; 2–3 years of mental health or related experience preferred; PSS experience is a plus.

About the employer

Shalom House is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.