The Daily Living Support Specialist (DLSS) carries out services that focus on the specific needs of adults with behavioral health diagnoses. The DLSS will monitor the consumers' ability to function independently in their home and community while assisting them to maintain their safety and emotional well-being.
This position will be required to travel within a 30 mile radius of their home and will transport clients within their communities.
Duties include and are not limited to:
- Ensuring the clients plan of care drives all service activities
- Ensuring the safety of the clients while in their homes and community
- Attending and participating in a minimum of four hours per month of clinical supervision
- Accumulating a minimum of 20 hours of training annually
- Performing other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
- Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine drivers license are required
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Entry level computer experience and must have access to email/internet
- MHRT/1 certification (We will train you at no cost to you!)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Paid travel time
- Paid time off
- Working within 30 miles of your home
- No vaccine requirement
- Work/life balance
- We provide you with free training to earn your MHRT/1 certification
- We continue to offer your job specific trainings at no cost to you
Assistance Plus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Skills Required
- Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K
- Valid Maine driver's license
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Entry level computer experience and access to email/internet
- MHRT/1 certification (employer provides training at no cost)
What We Do
Assistance Plus is a social service and medical agency providing home health care, developmental disabilities, and behavioral health services for all ages. The organization offers a range of supports, including In-Home Care, Adult and Children's Behavioral Health, and Medication Management Services, with multiple offices located throughout central and western Maine to best meet the ongoing needs of their community members.
