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The Opportunity Alliance

Nonprofit community action agency delivering integrated services

Relief Residential Crisis Worker

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$22/hr+ 403(b) match
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
South Portland, ME, USA
In PersonOnsite in South Portland; occasional driving for meetings, training, or client needs within the service area.
Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma and five years of related experience are required.
  • An associate degree in Behavioral Health or a related field and two years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree in Social Work or another relevant area, are preferred.
  • Must become certified as Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician 1 (MHRT-1) within one year of employment and maintain required training to uphold continuous MHRT-1 status.
  • At least one year of experience in the mental health field is preferred.
  • Technical literacy, knowledge of DSM-V, oral and written communication ability, and organizational skills are required.
  • Must be able to work in a team environment and have a flexible schedule.
  • Computer proficiency is required.
  • Must pass criminal background, child protective services, and sex offender checks.
  • Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
  • Must pass the certified nursing assistant registry check.
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical and tuberculosis screen.
  • Must be able to perform moderate physical effort, including occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, and typing, and frequent lifting and carrying of children or materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Driving may be necessary for meetings, training, occasional offsite client needs, or travel to an agency location; a good driving record is required.
  • Must provide proof of immunization or documented immunity against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and influenza; hepatitis B vaccination is optional. A medical exemption may be accommodated with a written statement from a licensed medical professional.
Responsibilities
  • Provide listening support to clients.
  • Identify clients' needs.
  • Assist clients in achieving treatment plan goals.
  • Administer medication.
  • Administer risk assessments and manage the milieu and household organization.
  • Complete medical record documentation.
Desired Qualifications
  • An associate degree in Behavioral Health or a related field and two years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree in Social Work or another relevant area.
  • At least one year of experience in the mental health field.

About the company

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The Opportunity Alliance

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The Opportunity Alliance is a non-profit community action agency serving Cumberland County, Maine, coordinating programs to help individuals and families build stable lives. It uses a wrap-around, holistic approach across four pillars—Behavioral Health & Wellness, Community Well-Being, Childcare & Early Childhood Education, and Poverty & Economic Mobility—with services like Maine Crisis Line/988, 211 Maine, residential treatment, homelessness prevention, heating assistance, Head Start, and WIC. It is funded by grants, public funding, and donations, and it uses data-driven, trauma-informed care to measure impact and ensure quality. Its goal is to reduce poverty, increase stability, and create economic mobility for people and communities, with statewide reach for some programs and deep local roots dating back to 1965.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

South Portland, Maine

Founded

1965

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What believers are saying

  • SAMHSA awarded $248,939 in August 2026 for Crisis Line follow-up improvements.
  • Maine housing demand rose 5% statewide in 2026, boosting TOA’s emergency-assistance relevance.
  • October 22, 2026 RAISE fundraising event signals active donor support and community visibility.

What critics are saying

  • May 2025 federal and Maine settlement over Provider Labs damaged trust and scrutiny.
  • HEAP demand jumped to 1,000 applications by September 2026, straining staff and funding.
  • Dependence on grants and public contracts creates an existential cliff if renewals slip.

What makes The Opportunity Alliance unique

  • TOA runs Maine Crisis Line/988 and 211, handling 3,835 weekly calls.
  • Its 2026 Head Start grant hit $4.37 million, anchoring statewide early-childhood scale.
  • Integrated services span crisis, housing, childcare, and energy aid across Cumberland County.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Family Planning Benefits
  • Fertility Treatment Support