Independent Support Service Worker - York County

Looking 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 () or email (hrdepartment@ccmaine.org), fax (207-344-6617), or mail to Human Resources Office, Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104.

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