Preference will be given to candidates with related work experience and/or college level education in the human services field and knowledge of positive behavioral supports.
PLEASE SUMMARIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE IN THESE 3 PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Providing direct care support services to individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injury, autism or other individuals. Please describe your previous duties and the population(s) you served.
Working with hospitals, law enforcement and/or other community professionals regarding crisis safety planning for individuals.
Your ability to write and communicate effectively. Please describe your experience with written communication and/or documentation such as reports, notes and/or memos.
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Agency information:
The Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety, support and well-being of adults throughout Maine.
Application Information:
For questions about this position, please contact Pam Tower at Pam.Tower@Maine.gov
To apply, please upload a resume, cover letter addressing the 3 performance areas above, and a copy of your transcripts (if required).
Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.
To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks o
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.
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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Community Response Worker
Opening Date: June 9, 2026
Closing Date: June 23, 2026
Job Class Code: 4118
Grade: 19 (06)
Salary: $24.61 - $32.28 per hour*
* In addition to base pay this position is eligible for shift differential, medication pay ($0.53 per hr.), and direct care pay ($1.00 per hr.).
Position Number: 03030-4741
Location: Augusta
This position requires frequent travel on an intermittent basis, to varying locations state-wide.
Core Responsibilities:
As a Crisis Team Worker:
1. You will provide prevention and intervention services in the form of telephone, mobile outreach and in-home support services.
2. The Crisis Team operates short-term crisis residential services; therefore, you will be assigned rotating shifts in this setting.
3. You will have regular contact with local hospitals, law enforcement and other community professionals.
4. You will assist in crisis safety planning, attend meetings, and provide written documentation of all crisis related activity.
Maine · Augusta, ME