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The Opportunity Alliance

Nonprofit community action agency delivering integrated services

Relief Residential Services Technician

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$21.50/hr
Entry
Bachelor's, Associate's
South Portland, ME, USA+1 moreMore locations: Portland, ME, USA
In PersonOn-site in Portland or South Portland; occasional local off-site travel may be needed.
Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • An associate's or bachelor's degree, or equivalent training, in mental health is preferred.
  • Must become certified as Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician 1 (MHRT1) within one year of employment and maintain the required trainings to uphold continuous MHRT1 status.
  • Must successfully pass a criminal background check, child protective service check, and sex offender check.
  • Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
  • Must pass a CNA registry check.
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical and tuberculosis screen.
  • Must be able to exert moderate physical effort, including occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, and typing, and frequently lift and carry small children or materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • A good driving record is required.
  • Must be willing to have availability on weekends and holidays if required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide direct services supporting people living in residential programs.
  • Manage all aspects of the program's medication administration program.
  • Attend meetings and trainings as needed, which may require driving.
  • Occasionally meet with clients off-site within the program service area, including transporting clients or driving to an agency location to complete work in the employee's own vehicle.

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