Independent Support Service Worker - York County
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAINE
Sanford, ME, US
Summary
The Independent Support Service Worker assists seniors and adults with physical disabilities with daily living tasks to help them remain independent at home. Duties include housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, and providing occasional transportation.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Sanford - Sanford, ME 04073Salary Range: $17.69 - $17.69 HourlyJob Shift: DayLooking for a career which makes a tangible difference in someone’s life?
For seniors and adults with physical disabilities, living independently at home can be a challenge when it comes to the tasks of daily living. Through our statewide Independent Support Services (ISS) Program — also known as the Homemaker Services Program — Catholic Charities connects isolated seniors and physically disabled adults with a professionally-supervised team of dedicated paraprofessionals who help with a variety of tasks to help them remain independent in their home.
The ISS program is currently seeking Independent Support Workers. Duties may include:
Housekeeping tasks such as: washing dishes, changing bedding, laundry, vacuuming, moping, dusting, cleaning kitchen and bathrooms.
Meal planning/prep tasks including grocery shopping and carrying groceries into client’s home.
Running Errands
Occasional transportation
Positions available are: On-Call (14-18 hours/week), Part-Time (20-29 hours/week), or Full-Time (30-40 hours/week), depending on the area served.
Pay: $17.69 per hour
Benefits include:
A great team of coworkers
Competitive pay
Flexible work schedule (you make your own)
Mileage reimbursement for errands
10% discount at CCM Child development centers (Biddeford & Portland)
20% off at Threads of Hope Thrift stores (Sanford & Caribou)
All employees earn Paid Time Off
Full-Time employees also earn:
Short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance (employer paid!)
A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans
Employee Assistance Program
Bereavement Time off
401k agency contribution
Highly Incentivized Health and Wellness program including up to $100 reimbursement per year on health and wellness purchases, as well as access to group & individual wellness coaching
Dental and Vision insurance options
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance with a paid “Health Screening” benefit (optional)
You may submit your cover letter and resume (indicating the position title) via our website (www.ccmaine.org) or email ([email protected]), fax (207-344-6617), or mail to Human Resources Office, Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104.
Catholic Charities Maine is a United Way and EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disabled Employer. Catholic Charities Maine participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please go to: https://www.ccmaine.org
QualificationsQualifications: Must have a high school diploma or GED, own reliable transportation, a clean driving record and a valid driver’s license. Must have an active email address and the ability to report time worked online. Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to 20 lbs.
Inspired by scripture and the Church's social teaching, Catholic Charities empowers and stregnthens individuals and families of all faiths by providing innovative community-based social services throughout Maine.
For more than 45 years, Catholic Charities Maine has worked to build healthy communities, promote family life, and enhance human dignity by providing quality accredited services to meet the daily needs of the poor and the most vulnerable throughout Maine.
Our professionally trained staff and dedicated volunteers help individuals from birth through old age overcome obstacles in their lives that threaten their self-sufficiency. Last year, we provided services to over 49,000 individuals in Maine and touched the lives of countless others through our advocacy and convening efforts. While some of the people we serve are Catholic, many are not. Some can afford to pay for the services they receive, but most cannot. Our agency attempts to help all who request assistance either through direct assistance or appropriate referral.
Catholic Charities Services include:
Child Care
Dental Services
Education Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Elder and Disabled Services
Therapeutic Foster Care
Mental Health Services
Substance Abuse Programs
Parish Social Ministry
Refugee Resettlement Services
Interpreter Services
Food Bank
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Portland, Maine
Inspired by scripture and the Church's social teaching, Catholic Charities empowers and stregnthens individuals and families of all faiths by providing innovative community-based social services throughout Maine.
For more than 45 years, Catholic Charities Maine has worked to build healthy communities, promote family life, and enhance human dignity by providing quality accredited services to meet the daily needs of the poor and the most vulnerable throughout Maine.
Our professionally trained staff and dedicated volunteers help individuals from birth through old age overcome obstacles in their lives that threaten their self-sufficiency. Last year, we provided services to over 49,000 individuals in Maine and touched the lives of countless others through our advocacy and convening efforts. While some of the people we serve are Catholic, many are not. Some can afford to pay for the services they receive, but most cannot. Our agency attempts to help all who request assistance either through direct assistance or appropriate referral.
Catholic Charities Services include:
Child Care
Dental Services
Education Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Elder and Disabled Services
Therapeutic Foster Care
Mental Health Services
Substance Abuse Programs
Parish Social Ministry
Refugee Resettlement Services
Interpreter Services
Food Bank
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Portland, Maine