Program Assistant

Come join Team Amicus, a Maine-based company that has been providing services to the people of Maine for 50 years. We are also fully accredited by CARF, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities--your assurance you will be working in a "best practices" agency. Our Bouchea Center for Learning program now has an immediate opening for a full-time Program Assistant. The successful applicant will be working directly with program participants to support them in the community. This is a weekday position--perfect for those with school-aged children. Competitive pay is only the beginning. Full time Amicus employees have a superior benefit package including 100% company-paid health, dental, life, STD, and LTD premiums, a very generous vacation, sick and paid holiday component, top-notch 401k match, professional development reimbursement, and many other "perks". The Program Assistant’s main role is to assist individuals to maximize their potential through gaining life experiences, making choices, taking action to expand their horizons, and learning by making individual choices. Assistants must provide consistency by learning and implementing consumers’ individual plans, and responding appropriately to all consumer behavior. Position posted until successful candidates are selected. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, strong organizational skills and a positive attitude required. Related experience, DSP, CRMA and knowledge of positive behavioral supports are valued. We will train the right candidates. A completed application must be received to be considered for this position and this can be found and submitted at www.amicusgroup.org . It can be submitted online or by sending to dcranson@amicusgroup.org . Amicus is a EEO Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $16.50 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: DSP: 1 year (Preferred) Language: English or ASL (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred) Security clearance: Confidential (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person