Daily Living Support Worker
Section 17 Adults · Paid MHRT-1 Training · Lincoln, Maine. Hands-on, in-person work with adults living with serious mental illness — in their homes and out in the community. No certification needed; we train you and pay you while you learn.
Get in on the ground floor of our new Section 17 program
MC Community Services is hiring Daily Living Support Workers to join our newly launched Section 17 adult services team serving Penobscot and Piscataquis counties. This is hands-on, in-person work with adults living with serious mental illness: you'll be in their homes and out in the community, helping with the real, everyday things that keep people independent — daily routines, meal prep, personal hygiene, budgeting, appointments, and the skills and confidence to stay safe and healthy at home.
For many of the people we serve, this support is what keeps them out of crisis and in their community. You'll be the consistent, reliable presence that makes daily life manageable — with a supervised team and a licensed clinical director behind you.
Role Details
Pay
$20–$21/hr + seasonal bonus
Schedule
Part-Time or Full-Time
Credential
MHRT-1 (paid training provided)
Employment
W-2 Employee
Population
Adults living with serious mental illness
Counties
Penobscot & Piscataquis
What the Job Looks Like Day to Day
- Working one-on-one with adults in their homes and communities.
- Supporting daily living skills: cooking, cleaning, hygiene, scheduling, budgeting.
- Helping people stay connected to their community and build independence.
- Providing consistent, reliable presence for people who need stability.
- Documenting your work and communicating with the care team.
We provide paid training to earn your MHRT-1 certification. You get paid while you learn, and you walk away with a credential that opens doors in behavioral health across Maine.
What We're Looking For
- Patience, reliability, and genuine interest in helping people.
- Comfort working in other people's homes — this isn't an office job.
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation (you'll be traveling to clients across the service area).
- Must be 18 or older.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- MHRT-1 certification is a plus, but not required — we'll train you.
What MC Offers
- $20–$21/hr Starting Pay — Plus a seasonal bonus program (currently active April–September)
- Paid MHRT-1 Training & Certification — Get paid while you learn — no certification needed to start
- Tiered PTO — Grows with your tenure
- 401(k) Retirement Plan — With agency match
- Dental & Vision Reimbursement — $50/month
- Employee Assistance Program — Free, confidential counseling and resources
- Paid Holidays — Recognized holidays off, paid
- Mileage Reimbursement — Paid travel for community-based work
- A Team That Supports You — Clinical oversight and regular supervision from Joanna Preble (LCSW, LADC, CCS)
- W-2 Employment — You are an employee, not a contractor
About MC Community Services
MC Community Services has been providing behavioral health services in this region since 2009. We're locally owned, community-rooted, and growing. We provide children's behavioral health (Section 28), adult outpatient therapy and assessments (Section 65), and adult community supports (Section 17). Our Section 17 program is brand new, and you'd be getting in on the ground floor of something we're building to last.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need certification before applying?
No. MHRT-1 certification is a plus, but it's not required. We provide paid training to earn your MHRT-1 certification — you get paid while you learn, and you walk away with a credential that opens doors in behavioral health across Maine.
What's the pay?
$20–$21/hr starting pay, plus a seasonal bonus program (currently active April–September), tiered PTO that grows with your tenure, and mileage reimbursement.
Is this employee or contractor work?
W-2 employment. You are an employee of MC Community Services, not a contractor. That means real supervision, real support, and the protections that come with being part of a team — not the 1099 misclassification that's common in this field.
Where does the work happen?
In adults' homes and communities across Penobscot and Piscataquis counties. This is in-person, community-based work — not an office job. You'll travel to clients across the service area, so reliable transportation is a must.
Who supervises my work?
Joanna Preble (LCSW, LADC, CCS) is our Clinical Director and provides clinical supervision for all Section 17 staff. You'll also have regular supervision and a team that supports you in the field.
How is this different from the Community Integration role?
Both are Section 17 services for the same population. Daily Living Support focuses on routines and skills inside the home: cooking, hygiene, budgeting, household management, appointments. Community Integration focuses on connecting people to community resources, housing, healthcare, and natural supports, and requires active MHRT/C certification. Daily Living Support offers paid MHRT-1 training, so no certification is required to start.
Ready to Get Started?
Send us a note about your background and what schedule you're looking for. We'll take it from there.
Or reach out directly: (207) 794-3133 · [email protected]
MC Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer