employment times oct. 18-31, 2010
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Help-wanted publication for Maine and New Hampshire. This issue the ranking for Best Places to Work in Maine are announced, and New Hampshire has lined up a couple job fairs for veterans and the general public.TRANSCRIPT
F E A T U R E D A D V E R T I S E R S :
October 18 — October 31, 2010
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Northeast Technical InstituteAchieves Accreditation
SCARBOROUGH, Maine –Following a rigorous preparatory andevaluation process, NortheastTechnical Institute (NTI) has beenawarded full national accreditationby the Council on OccupationalEducation (COE), effectiveSeptember 11, 2010. COE accreditspost-secondary occupationalinstitutions that offer certificate,diploma, or applied associate degreeprograms. These institutions includepublic technical colleges, privatecareer colleges (both for-profit andnot-for-profit), Army, Navy, andDepartment of Defense institutions,and Job Corps Centers.To achieve accreditation, schoolsengage in a voluntary process of self-evaluation against nationallyaccepted best practices andstandards. This evaluative processscrutinized the following areas:philosophy and foundations, boardgovernance, administration,personnel, instructional program,physical environment, health andsafety, guidance services, community,and student support. Theaccreditation process assists schoolsin achieving a standard of excellenceand encourages a continuous processof assessment and ongoinginstitutional development.Throughout its history, the COEhas been recognized by the U.S.Secretary of Education as a reliableauthority on the quality of educationoffered by the institutions it hasaccredited. Its current scope ofrecognition is as a nationalinstitutional accrediting agency forthe accreditation of non-degreegranting and applied associatedegree granting postsecondaryoccupational education institutions.COE has approved NTI’s Bangor
and Scarborough campuses and itsprograms for a six year term.Program accreditations includeMedical Assistant, MedicalAdministration (includingCoding/Billing, Transcription),Phlebotomy/EKG Technician,Pharmacy Technician, ComputerRepair Technician, ComputerNetwork Specialist, HVAC/RTechnician, CDL A & B TruckDriving and more. Visitwww.council.or for moreinformation about the Council onOccupational Education.About Northeast Technical InstituteNTI is a private post-secondaryinstitute headquartered inScarborough, Maine. With twocampuses in Maine and one inMassachusetts, it is the mission ofNTI to dedicate itself to providingeach student comprehensive trainingand career support services; continueto develop the highest quality, short-term educational programs that giveseach student the necessary skills toobtain employment upongraduation; recognize theimportance of every student'slearning needs and provideindividual assistance to help thestudent achieve his/her goals.NTI offers a variety of certificateand career diploma courses in fieldsincluding Allied Health,Information Technology, HVAC/R,Green Energy Technician, andProfessional truck Driving. NTIoffers these courses in multipleformats including instructor ledtraining, online learning and acombination of the two. NTI hasgraduated and helped to placethousands of students since it wasfounded in 1995. To learn moreabout NTI, visit www.ntinow.com.
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Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way, Lewiston, MEPhone: (207) 753-9001 or 1-800-741-2991Fax: (207) 783-5301 • TTY: 877-796-9833
Rumford CareerCenter, 60 Lowell St., Rumford, MEPhone: (207) 364-3738 or 1-877-421-7915Fax: (207) 369-9315 • TTY: (888) 313-9400
Skowhegan CareerCenter, 98 North Ave., Skowhegan, MEPhone: (207) 474-4950 or 1-800-760-1572Fax: (207) 474-4914 • TTY: (888) 697-2912
South Paris CareerCenter, 232 Main St., South Paris, ME(Western Maine Community Action - Job Training)Phone: (207) 743-7763 • Fax: (207) 743-8439
Wilton CareerCenter, 5865 US Route 2E, Wilton, MEPhone: (207) 645-5800 or 1-800-982-4311Fax: (207) 645-2093 • TTY: (888) 697-2895
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The Central/Western Maine Workforce Investment Board provides equal opportunity in employmentand programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
3SALES, CUSTOMER SERVICE, & GENERAL
October 18 – October 31, 2010www.MyJobWave.com Employment Times - ME • NH
IN THIS ISSUEARTICLES
Northeast Technical Institute AchievesAccreditation 2
Fifth Annual “Best Places to Work inMaine” Announces #1 Companies 4
Being the Successful Hire: Increase YourOpportunities 10
INDEXEducation 2 & 11General 3 Sales & Customer Service 3Skilled Trades 4 & 5Healthcare & Human Services 7-9Career Services 2 & 11Professional 6
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CONCORD, NH – NH EmploymentSecurity will host two Veteran Job andResource Fairs to bring together NewHampshire businesses, veteran supportagencies, and educational institutions for aspecial mission for New Hampshire’sveterans - help them find a job and theservices they need in these tough economictimes.“At NH Employment Security (NHES),our mission is to help all individuals find ajob, but on the heels of Veteran’s Day, wewanted to provide a special event to helpVeterans and their families,” said NHESCommissioner Tara Reardon. “Veteranshave good work ethics and can enter theworkforce with identifiable andtransferable skills proven in real-worldsituations. Hiring a Veteran is a win-winsituation.”The first Operation Hire a NH Vet Joband Resource Fair will be held at theGrappone Conference Center in Concord,NH on October 19, 2010. The Fair willrun from 10am to 2pm. The second Fairwill be held on October 27 at the LittletonNational Guard Armory from 10am to2pm. Both Fairs are open to the public.For more information, visit our Web site atwww.nh.gov/nhes/news/jobfairs_expos.htmNew Hampshire Employment Security(NHES) makes it a priority to supportVeterans each and every day throughoutthe year. Veteran’s Representatives are located in each of the 13 NHES local office across the state. Contactinformation is available atwww.nh.gov/nhes/veterans/veterans_contacts.htm.
Operation:Hire a NH VetTwo Veteran Job and ResourceFairs to be held in October
MEXICO, Maine — Women, Workand Community will offer a free, five-week training course titled CareerExploration on Mondays beginningOct. 25 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Theclass will be held at the Region 9 AdultLearning Center Rumford/Mexico,377 River Road in Mexico.The course is for those who arethinking of making a career change orwho are looking to enter the workforce. Participants will review skills,interests and experiences and relatethem to career options, identifyeducational and training opportunities,and develop a step-by-step plan toachieve career goals.The course continues through Nov.22.For more info on Women, Work, andCommunity or to register for theworkshop, call 778-2757 or visitwww.womenworkandcommunity.org.
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OVERNIGHT SANITATION TECHNICIANPortland, $12/hr
MORTGAGE PROCESSOR Falmouth, $13/hr
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LOAN RESEARCHERS Lewiston, $10.50/hr
MEDIA INVENTORY Lewiston, $10/hr
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October 18 – October 31, 2010 www.MyJobWave.comEmployment Times - ME • NH
4 SKILLED TRADES
A Legacy the World Over
Please apply in personor send resume to:
Human Resources.WahlcoMetroflex, Inc., 29 Lexington St., Lewiston, ME 04240
E-mail:[email protected] Fax: 207.784.1338
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WE ARE INCREASINGOUR WORKFORCE.Due to a recent acquisition we are expanding and expect aninflux of orders, and we are in need of Welders/Fabricators.
Welder/Fabricators2–4 years experience • GTAW/Pulse Arc preferred.
WahlcoMetroflex is a world leading designer andmanufacturer of diverters, dampers and expansion jointsfor over 50 years, specializing in controlling and isolatinggas flows and supplying related duct systems.
If you want to work for a well-respected, communityorganization, and have the qualifications we need, then wewant to hear from you.
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WE ARE GROWING FAST TO LOWER GLOBAL EMISSIONS!
Brunswick, ME
Downeast Energy offers an excellent benefits package, including competitive wages,health/dental, 401(k), paid vacations, profit sharing and employee discounts.
Downeast Energy is a family-owned company that has grownover the years to encompass more than a dozen heating locations.As a company, we are committed to our employees, and to the communities in which we live and do business.
Springvale, ME
South Portland, ME
Oil/LP Service TechnicianWe have an immediate opening in Hallowell for a State of Maine licensedOil/Propane Service Technician. This is a full-time, year round position.Candidates must be a team player, be customer oriented, maintain an insurabledriving record and possess excellent trouble shooting skills. On call rotation isrequired.
Contact:Fred Woodbury or Jon Gilman, 283 Whitten Road, Hallowell, ME 04347Email: [email protected] • Fax: 207-621-0907
Seasonal Oil/LP DriverWe have an opening for a seasonal, full-time oil and propane delivery driver atour Brunswick facility. Candidates must possess an insurable driver’s licensewith Class A or B and X endorsement, a current DOT Physical card, and haveexcellent communication skills. Candidates must live in the Brunswick area andbe able to work evenings and Saturdays.
Contact: Barry Gordon, 18 Spring Street, Brunswick, ME 04011Email: [email protected] • Fax: 207-725-4333
Hallowell, ME
Oil/LP Service TechnicianThe successful candidate must have strong customer service skills, be teamoriented and possess excellent troubleshooting skills. Must also have the abilityto work safely, efficiently and without direct supervision. State of MaineJourneyman or Master Oil Burner Technician’s license and Propane licenserequired. Efficient, safe and neat work habits required. Other requirementsinclude on-call duty and some weekends and evenings when needed.
Contact: Brian Cole, 288 River Street, Springvale, Maine 04083Email: [email protected] • Fax: 207-490-1113
LP Service TechnicianWe have an immediate opening at our South Portland location for a State ofMaine licensed Liquid Propane Service Technician. This is a full-time, year roundposition. Candidate must be a team player, customer oriented, have a cleandriving record, and excellent troubleshooting skills. Must be able to work somenights and weekends. Efficient, safe, and neat work habits required. We offercompetitive wages, health/dental, 401k and profit sharing, and paid ETO.
Contact: Tim Kiely, 172 Main Street, South Portland, ME 04106Email: [email protected] • Fax: 207-799-5589
Fifth Annual “Best Placesto Work in Maine”Announces #1 CompaniesLEWISTON, Maine – For the secondconsecutive year, Unum in Portland isranked #1 “Best Places to Work inMaine” in the large company category.Kennebec Savings Bank took the samehonor in the small/medium category atThe Society for Human ResourceManagement’s (SHRM) Maine StateCouncil’s awards and recognition dinnerheld Oct. 12 in Lewiston.The assessment process, administeredby the Best Companies Group, evaluatedeach company‚s employee policies andprocedures, as well as responses from thecompany‚s employees to a survey. InAugust, the Best Companies Groupreleased a list of the 40 companies whomade the cut as the overall Best Places toWork. The program marks the mostrecent step in a long-term initiative toencourage growth and excellencethroughout all Maine companies.The three top-ranked companies foreach category from the list of the “BestPlaces to Work in Maine” wereannounced last night to a packed houseof more than 450 people:Top 3 Rankings for 2010 “Best Placesto Work in Maine”:Large (250 plus employees)1. Unum, Portland2. Bangor Savings Bank, Bangor3. New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc.,SkowheganSmall/Medium (15 to 249 employees)1. Kennebec Savings Bank, Augusta2. Edward Jones, Brunswick3. Garrand, PortlandThe 2010 Best Places to Work in Maineprogram, sponsored by Central MaineHealthcare, recognizes companies whohave established and consistentlyfostered outstanding workplaceenvironments. Partners endorsing theprogram include Best CompaniesGroup; the Maine State Chamber ofCommerce; Employment Times/MyJobWave.com; and Mainebiz.
The program also helps companies whowant to improve their score. The BestCompanies Group’s “EmployeeFeedback Report” is presented to eachparticipating company, even if they didnot make the list. The report includesthe summarized employee engagementand satisfaction data, the MaineBenchmark Report, and the transcript ofemployee written comments. The reportis used by many organizations to makesignificant improvements in theirworkplace culture.“The success of Maine’s businessclimate is intrinsically tied to Maine’sworkforce,” said Dana Connors,President of the Maine State Chamberof Commerce. “And the ‘Best Places toWork in Maine’ program recognizes andcelebrates that connection. The ultimategoal, of course, is to establish and ensurea business climate that shines not onlyfor Maine‚s people but also for thosewho might wish to establish a businesshere.”The 40 companies, listed alphabetically,are:• Affiliated Healthcare Systems, Bangor• Albin, Randall & Bennett, Portland• Androscoggin Bank, Lewiston• Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice,
Lewiston• athenahealth, Belfast• Bangor Savings Bank, Bangor• Bernstein Shur, Sawyer & Nelson
Portland• Burgess Advertising & Marketing,
Portland• Center Point Large Print, Thorndike• Central Maine Healthcare, Lewiston• Consigli Construction Co. Inc.,
Portland• Day One, South Portland• Edward Jones, Brunswick• EMHS, Brewer• Evergreen MGA, Lewiston• Garrand, Portland
• Geiger, Lewiston• GreenPages Technology Solutions,
Kittery• Holden Agency Insurance, Portland• Jobs for Maine‚s Graduates ( JMG),
Augusta• Jøtul North America, Gorham• Kennebec Savings Bank, Augusta• Kennebunk Savings, Kennebunk• Machias Savings Bank, Machias• Maine Savings Federal Credit Union,
Hampden• Moody‚s Collision Centers, Gorham• MOUNTAIN, LTD. New Gloucester• MPX, Portland• New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc.,
Skowhegan
• New England Life Care, South Portland
• Oxford Networks, Lewiston• PeoplesChoice Credit Union, Saco• Portland Color, Portland• PowerPay, LLC, Portland• Skowhegan Savings Bank, Skowhegan• SMRT, Portland• T-MobileUSA, Oakland• Turner Barker Insurance, Portland• Unum, Portland• Woodard & Curran, PortlandFurther details about the “Best Places toWork in Maine” program and the awardsbanquet can be found online atwww.bestplacestoworkinme.com.
5SKILLED TRADES
October 18 – October 31, 2010www.MyJobWave.com Employment Times - ME • NH
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CHICAGO, Illinois – A flurry ofannouncements touting significant holidayhiring plans provides some much-neededhope to those seeking temporary, seasonalemployment this year.
Over the past two weeks, a handful ofemployers announced seasonal hiringplans that will add a total of 200,000workers to their collective payrolls,according to Challenger, Gray &Christmas, Inc., the global outplacementfirm that tracks job-cut and hiringannouncements. The holiday hirersincluded Toys R Us, Macy’s, Kohl’s, andUPS.
The announcements came at the onset ofthe 2010 holiday hiring season, whichChallenger expects to be better than 2009,though not as strong as the pre-recessionyear of 2007.
Last year, retail payrolls experienced a netgain of 501,400 workers in October,November and December, according tonon-seasonally adjusted data from theBureau of Labor Statistics. That was a 54percent increase from 2008, when holidayhiring fell to a 22-year low of 324,900.
“This year we expect to see further gainsin seasonal hiring, but it probably will notachieve the levels we saw in 2006 or 2007when retailers’ holiday payrolls grew by746,800 and 720,800, respectively.Consumer spending is still well below pre-recession levels, so retailers and othersectors adding workers will be careful notto over-hire,” said John A. Challenger,chief executive officer of Challenger, Gray& Christmas.
While the holiday hiring outlook focuseson retailers, Challenger is quick to pointout that they are not the only employersadding seasonal workers. This is evidencedby the fact that UPS announced plans tohiring 50,000 workers to help meetincreased holiday demand.
“Opportunities also exist in areas such asfood service, hospitality and leisure. Jobseekers also should not limit their searchesto the biggest employers. Toys R Us willundoubtedly be swamped with applicants,making it extremely competitive.Meanwhile small, mom-and-pop toystores may be overlooked,” saidChallenger.
Announced Hiring Plans will put 200,000 People to Work Nationwide for the HolidaysBy Challenger, Gray, & Christmas, Inc.
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Employment Times - ME • NH www.MyJobWave.comOctober 18 – October 31, 2010
PROFESSIONAL
LEWISTON, Maine – SeniorsPlusBoard of Director’s member MargaretRoss, was presented the first annualMargaret Ross Award for outstandingcommunity service by PatriciaVampatella, President of SeniorsPlusBoard of Directors, at the 3rd AnnualAging Well Living Well Expo held atSunday River’s Grand Summit Hotel onOct. 1. Margaret Ross has been an avidvolunteer for SeniorsPlus for the past 9years; her work has become an integralpart of SeniorsPlus outreach. Margaretspecializes in providing Medicarecounseling to hundreds of individualsthroughout the year saving themprecious dollars needed for othernecessities of life. She has developed arapport with consumers and become atrusted resource for them. Margaretoften travels with the SeniorsPlusMobile Office to take her knowledgeinto the more rural parts of our servicearea, providing staff support andMedicare counseling to consumers whocannot travel to the office in Lewistonfor an individual appointment.In addition to providing direct servicesto consumers, Margaret participates inadditional training and staff meetings.
Keeping her knowledge up to date in theever-changing world of Medicare makesMargaret invaluable in assisting with thetraining of other volunteers.Margaret serves SeniorsPlus in anotherimportant role, as a member of theBoard of Directors and recentlyappointed Secretary to the Board ofDirectors. By serving on the Board,Margaret helps provide organizationalsupport to the professional staff, assistspolicy setting for the agency, and helpsensure the viability of SeniorsPlus.Margaret demonstrates an amazinglevel of commitment of her time (over700 hours per year) to SeniorsPlus, aswell as a significant contribution to theindependence and quality of life of olderadults and adults with disabilities in thiscommunity.In addition to volunteering withSeniorsPlus, Margaret is a Trustee andOfficer of the CMMC College ofNursing and Health Professions, aBoard member of the statewide MaineAssociation of Retirees, a Boardmember and officer of the philanthropicWomen's Hospital Association ofCMMC, and an auction volunteer atMaine Public Television.
Margaret Ross Receives the firstAnnual Margaret Ross Award forCommunity Service
Vice President of Human ResourcesThe VP of Human Resources is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and isresponsible for managing the Human Resources, Community Relations, andWorkers’ Compensation functions of the hospital, and supporting organizationalgoals and values throughout.
Areas of Human Resources focus include recruitment and retention, labor andemployment law and compliance, compensation administration, evaluation ofproductivity, employee/labor relations, training and development of staff, workforceprojection/planning, and organization development and implementation. In concertwith the Executive Leadership Team the VP of HR is responsible for ensuring allAcadia Hospital/Acadia Healthcare employees are engaged in the mission and visionof Acadia and Human Resources is assuring that programs and processes are withinappropriate operational and legal standards.
Qualifications: Responsible person with college degree, Masters degreepreferred, and at least 5 years of experience in the management of ahigh performance Human Resources function. Must havedemonstrated experience in Labor and Employment Law,Compensation Administration, Employee Relations andOrganization Development.
Requisition #7885
7HEALTH CARE AND HUMAN SERVICES
October 18 – October 31, 2010www.MyJobWave.com Employment Times - ME • NH
Begin your new career today!Redington-Fairview General Hospital is a 25-bed critical access facilitythat provides health care for more than 30,000 residents living inSomerset County — its primary service area, which extends fromSkowhegan to the Canadian border. The hospital continues to growand add services to meet the needs of its population.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTSMedical/Surgical Unit has two positions.
ONE 24-HOUR POSITION working 2–10p.m. and every other weekend.ONE 16-HOUR POSITION working a combination of days and evenings,including every other weekend.
• Certification from an approved Nurses Aide Program• Registered with the State CNA Registry• Certified in BLS• Shall be qualified by education, background, and experience for the
responsibility of the position
Clinical experience in a hospital preferred.
MEDICAL SECRETARYRedington General Surgery has a full-time position. Only those applicantswith current skills and experience with MEDICAL OFFICE procedures willbe considered. Basic computer knowledge required, with the ability tomultitask. Applicant must be highly organized, flexible, able to workindependently, and be able to perform effectively under pressure. Mustpossess excellent telephone and communication skills with the ability tointeract professionally with multiple age groups and disciplines, includingpatients, peers and physicians. Only qualified applicants should apply.
PHARMACY TECHNICIANPharmacy Department has one per diem position available.
• Previous hospital/medical experience• Good attention to detail and accuracy• Excellent communication, math and computer skills
Previous Pharmacy Technician experience is preferred.
PHLEBOTOMIST-GENERAL LABORATORYThe Laboratory department has an immediate opening for aphlebotomist/EKG technician. This is a full-time, 40-hour position, primarilyon the evening shift, but with the potential to work various other shifts. Thephlebotomist/EKG technician position includes scheduled hours duringsome weekends and holidays. Applicants must be able to performphlebotomy and EKG testing on patients of all ages, both in inpatient andoutpatient settings. An ability to work in a fast-paced environment isessential.
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIANFull-time, day shift position. Flexibility in hours and holiday call rotationcoverage required. Sterile processing experience preferred. Duties wouldinclude, but are not limited to, decontamination, inspection, assembly, andsterilization of instruments and equipment. CRCST (certified sterileprocessing and distribution technician) required within 18 months of hire.
REGISTRARClinic and Emergency Department. This is a 32-hour-per-week position andthe applicant must be available for every other weekend and rotatingholidays.
• Experience in medical terminology and/or medical background withgeneral office experience and skills
• Basic computer knowledge• Highly organized, able to work independently, perform effectively under
pressure, and possess good telephone techniques
Ability to interact professionally with multiple age groups and disciplines.
For more information about theseand other job opportunities at
Redington-Fairview GeneralHospital, please visit our Web site.
www.rfgh.netApply in person or mail,
e-mail or fax your resume to:Redington-Fairview General Hospital
46 Fairview Avenue, P.O. Box 468, Skowhegan, ME 04976Fax: 207-474-7004 E-mail: [email protected]
W E A R E A N E Q U A L O P P O R T U N I T Y E M P L O Y E R .
(ARA) – You can find a lot ofinformation – sometimes confusing –about the cost of a college education.By some reports, it can cost $50,000per year to earn a bachelor's degree.On the other hand, according to theCollege Board, half of all full-timestudents attending public and privatenot-for-profit colleges pay less than$8,700 per year in tuition and fees.Despite these extremes, the cost ofhigher education is increasing at analarming pace.According to the same College Boardreport, the average annual tuition andfees at all schools (public, private, for-profit and not-for-profit) rose as muchas 6 percent last year. At these levels,amid calls for a higher degreecompletion rate among Americans, it'sjustifiable to be concerned overmounting student loan debt.Expense verses investmentWhile not a defense of high tuition,an important step in reconciling thisdilemma is to realize that a collegeeducation is an investment - forindividuals and the nation - not anexpense.According to 2008 Census data, themedian earnings of someone with onlya high school diploma is $27,448,compared to the median income of$47,853 for those with a bachelor'sdegree. Perhaps more important, thosewith a bachelor's degree tend to stayemployed. The current unemploymentrate for those with a degree is less than5 percent.In addition to enriching theintellectual capital of individuals andour country, it is also reported that thetypical college graduate pays 80percent more in total federal, state, andlocal taxes than a high schoolgraduate.Alternatives for achieving aneducated AmericaThere are practical alternatives tokeeping a college degree within thereach and budget of all, solutions that
are real, present and useable today.• Be a strategic educational consumer.Attending a community college is apractical way of saving on tuition whilepreparing for later entry into a"flagship" bachelor's program.Attending a "blue chip" institution cancarry value beyond instruction alone.However, less expensive institutionscan offer similar or even bettereducational outcomes.• Satisfy general educationrequirements through online study,credit by examination, or at acommunity college. Costs often areless, and most four-year institutionswill accept credits in transfer.• Attend summer-term classes or taketransferable courses online. Acceleratetime to degree completion and to full-time employment. A "four-year"degree can be earned in less than threeyears of year-round, full-time study.• Take advantage of being an adultstudent. For those who have somecollege but no degree, the best bet maybe an accredited, nonprofit institutionlike Excelsior College. Excelsiorcombines affordable tuition with theacceptance of prior credit from othercolleges and universities for transferstudents, military and corporatetraining programs that have beenevaluated for college-level credit, andits own credit-by-exam program tohelp students finish what they startedin degrees from its Schools of Businessand Technology, Health Science,Nursing or Liberal Arts.President Barack Obama haschallenged the nation to once againlead the world in the number of adultswith college degrees. To achieve thisgoal, a degree must be both affordableand accessible. And, higher educationitself must be open to innovative,academically sound models to meetthis challenge. Otherwise, Americanscan expect to see their standard ofliving fall and more jobs move abroadin search of more highly educatedworkers.
Solving the College Cost Dilemma
Stepping Stones, a nationally accredited Infant Mental Health provider of residential and communityservices to children, youth and families located in Maine, has the following openings:
Direct Care Professionals – SacoHiring part-time Direct Care Staff
These are eight-bed residential treatment programs serving childrenages 0-5 and mother or families, respectively. The right individualswill provide oversight and support to the youth and their families.Should be at least 21, have a valid driver’s license & be able to pass aphysical & background check. Evening, overnight, & weekend shiftsavailable. $10.00 per hour + shift differential.
Interested applicants should send resume to: Stepping Stones, Attn: Kathy Dyer 15 Fenderson Rd, Saco, ME 04072 • Fax: 207-571-9257
For application, visit: www.stepstones4youth.org
EOE/AA
Make a positive impact in the life ofa child at risk and their families.
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Clinical Documentation Specialist A Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) will secure, analyzeand provide daily reporting of Medical Staff clinicaldocumentation and billing to improve quality control measuresand increase revenue outcomes. The CDS will communicatewith the Medical Staff regarding missing, unclear or conflictingmedical record documentation and billing to clarify theinformation, obtain needed documentation, presentopportunities, and educate for appropriate completion.
RN required with clinical experience, BSN preferred.
This is a Temporary Full-Time Position
HOSPICE RN POSITIONSCome join a group of very special people who demonstrate an understanding of end-of-life issues, have outstanding inter-personal skills with dying patients & their families, andhave a strong interest in working on an interdisciplinary team as a team player.
We have the following open positions:• 40 hrs – Lewiston• 40 hrs – Wilton• 20 hrs – Evenings, 4:30p–8:30p – NO WEEKENDS – Wilton• Per-diem RNs – All OfficesAll positions - appropriate Licensure with the State of Maine, current driver’s license ¤t CPR (must be Healthcare Provider) and 1-2 yrs recent acute care clinicalexperience is required. All positions must have a reliable car. Will be part of the weekendand holiday rotations (N/A for Evening RN).
If you would like to join our hospice team and you feel you meet the above qualifications,please stop in any office and fill out an application - we’d love to meet you! You can alsorequest one online at AHCH.org!
Androscoggin Home Care & HospiceATTN: EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR
15 Strawberry Avenue, P.O. Box 819, Lewiston, ME 04243-08191-800-482-7412 or 795-9416AHCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Local Jobs. Local Candidates.
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PORTLAND, Maine – MaineMcDonald’s® and Ronald McDonaldHouse Charities® (RMHC) of Maine areputting out a call for volunteers for the20th annual Make a Difference Day onSaturday, Oct. 23. In support of thisnational day of volunteerism, McDonald’sin Maine is looking for individuals andgroups willing to donate their time atseveral non-profit organizations acrossMaine. Locations, volunteer activities andthe sign-up form are posted on theRMHC Maine Web site athttp://rmhcmaine.org/volunteer. OnSaturday participating volunteers willreceive a complimentary breakfast andcoffee from McDonald’s, snacks fromNewman’s Own® Organics and t-shirts. “We are calling our initiative BreakfastMakes a Difference because we feel that agood breakfast starts the day off right andcan lead to good works,” said GaryEckmann, local McDonald’sOwner/Operator of six McDonald’srestaurants in the Bangor area. “In fact, weare encouraging everyone to get out onOctober 23rd and help in theircommunities where there is a need,whether it be at an organization or at yournext door neighbor’s or family member’shome.”Individuals and groups interested inparticipating in McDonald’s BreakfastMakes a Difference program must sign upahead of time at
http://rmhcmaine.org/volunteer. Positionsare limited and early sign-up isencouraged. In the Bangor area, the RonaldMcDonald House of Bangor is seeking upto six volunteers to help with preparingmeals and baking, light cleaning andwindow washing from 9AM to 12PM.In Holden, Camp Capella would like 2 to4 volunteers to assist with painting picnictables.In Rockland, Broadreach Family &Community Services would very muchappreciate up to 12 volunteers willing tohelp with improvements to the outside ofthe early childhood center. Teams of 2-4volunteers are needed for spreading woodchips on the playground, painting, clearingbrush, weeding and planting flower bulbs.In Windham, Riding to the Top could useassistance with various jobs around the sitefrom 10AM to 1PM.More locations are available athttp://www.rmhcmaine.org/breakfast-makes-a-difference-day. Individuals andgroups interested in participating inMcDonald’s Breakfast Makes a Differenceprogram at one of the participatinglocations on Oct. 23 must sign-up inadvance as participant numbers arelimited.For more information contact KevinMitchell or Kristel Wagner at (207) 755-9470.
Volunteers Wanted in Maine forOct. 23, Make a Difference Day
NFI NORTH,INC.Creating diverse and innovative services for people
Join Our Great Team and Make a Difference
EOE/AAVisit us at www.nafi.com or email us at [email protected]
Please send cover letter and resume to:Program Director, Midway Shelter, 2554 Route 103, Bradford, NH 03221Or email [email protected]
Full-Time and Relief Direct Care Counselors wanted at Midway Shelter. Responsibilities includesupervision of residents, documentation of services provided and ensure that safety guidelinesare adhered to at all times.
Midway is a short-term, 15-bed residential program for adolescents. Salary starts at $11.06/hr.Benefits for full-time include paid vacation, sick and holidays, health and dental, tuitionreimbursement, excellent training, career growth and supportive work environment.
Qualifications include: Associate’s degree; prefer Bachelor’s degree. Must be 21 years of age orolder, and a full background check is required.
Direct Care CounselorsMidway Shelter, Bradford, NH
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Do you know what a PSS is?Direct Care Worker, Personal Care Assistant, DirectSupport Professional, Personal Support Specialistsare all titles used to describe the person whoprovides care and support to those of us who needhelp with our daily activities. PSSs assist withhomemaker duties and personal care includingbathing, dressing, etc.
PERSONAL SUPPORT SPECIALISTS
Home Care for Maine's goal is to help Maine'selders and persons with disabilities stay in theirhomes where they remain independent and at ease.
PCA/PSS/CNA Certification a plus but not required.We offer free PSS Certification to our Employees!
EOE/AAE
Call us at 1-800-639-3084 or apply online at www.homecareforme.org
Statewide openings for: Days, Evenings and Weekends
PORTLAND, Maine – GoodwillIndustries International is urgingemployers to consider the unique talents,perspectives and contributions that peoplewith disabilities bring to the workplace.Communities throughout the UnitedStates and Canada need workers who areready to help rebuild the economy. Peoplewith disabilities are a talented source oflabor who are ready and able to work. Fordecades, Goodwill has been giving peoplewith disabilities the tools they need tofind jobs, build their careers and becomeindependent contributors to theircommunities. “Employees should be judged by thequality of work they perform, not bywhether or not they have a disability,” saidMichelle Smith, CommunicationsManager for Goodwill Industries ofNorthern New England. “Diversity in theworkplace includes people withdisabilities.” It makes good business sense to hirepeople with disabilities. People with
disabilities have above average records ofjob performance and dependability —which improves productivity and lowersthe cost of hiring and training. A growingsegment of the population — nearly onein six Americans — is made up of peoplewith disabilities. Employers can leveragetax incentives and benefit from thedistinct perspectives of people withdisabilities to attract a more diverse groupof customers. Goodwill has helped people withdisabilities gain the skills they need tofind employment and build fulfillingcareers. Below are the stories of just threeof the people who have become successfulin their careers with help from Goodwill. When Julie Shepherd was 15 years old,she was involved in a car accident that lefther with a head injury and using a wheelchair. She spent the next 10 years eitherhospitalized or in rehabilitation due to herinjuries. She also had trouble with herspeech and needed help withcommunication. Shepherd came to
Goodwill’s community employmentprogram, where she received help with jobpreparation, applications andinterviewing as well as career supportonce she found employment. Afterworking with Goodwill, she was hired asa sales floor team member in the jewelrydepartment of a Target store, where shehas worked for three years. She says sheloves working with people. Craig Dusel has worked at a Goodwilldonation center for five years. Born withDown syndrome, Craig has an incrediblework ethic and has rarely missed a day atwork. In addition to his job at Goodwill,he is a three-sport athlete and a GlobalMessenger with the Special Olympics.He has also served on the DownSyndrome of Louisville Board ofDirectors. Craig’s job at Goodwill hasallowed him to live in his own apartment,be self-sufficient and focus on his futuregoals. Mecca Meeks was diagnosed withIdiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, a
disorder that forced him to have two eyesurgeries. The surgeries left him legallyblind at the age of 24. The loss of eyesightleft him scared to leave his home andunsure of how he would be able tofunction. Mecca always wanted to workand have a career. He first took advantageof Goodwill services to receive eye careand rehabilitation. He also learnedcomputer skills through Goodwill’s careerand training center. Mecca now works asa fulfillment clerk on a Goodwill contractserving a government agency.“Julie, Craig and Mecca are threeexamples of the many people withdisabilities who receive Goodwillemployment and community-basedservices every day,” said Smith. “Theirtalents and hard work remind us thatpeople with disabilities are integralmembers of our workforce.” To learn more about Goodwill’s careertraining and employment programs, visitwww.goodwillnne.org or call (207) 774-6323.
Talent Has No Boundaries: People with Disabilities are an Asset to the Workplace October Marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Interested candidates foremployment should forward aresume and cover letter to:
Tri-County MentalHealth Services,Attn: Human Resources Department-ET,PO Box 2008,Lewiston, ME 04241-2008
Fax: 207-783-4679
Email: [email protected]
OFFICES• Lewiston• North Windham• Lisbon• Sabattus• Bridgton• Oxford Hills• Farmington• Rumford
As a leading provider of community-based mental health services in the State of Maine, TCMHS offers a variety of employment opportunities in the fields of clinical, community outreach,direct care, and administrative services. Our growing team of 500 strong is committed to offering our consumers hope and dedicated to providing the highest quality services available. Whenyou join TCMHS you’re not only helping to build stronger communities, you're working with a dynamic team bringing energy and passion to their jobs. TCMHS offers challengingopportunities to the seasoned professional and to those embarking upon new career paths.
CLINICAL SUPERVISORP/T 26 Hours/WeekFLEXIBLE HOURS! GENEROUSCOMPENSATION! PRO-RATED BENEFITS!
Energetic and talented professional needed to provideclinical supervision and direction for our Sabattuscommunity residence program, which offers recovery-focused, trauma-sensitive treatment and support forpeople with serious mental illness. The qualified candidatewill be charged with responsibility for oversight andimplementation of treatment delivery – to include serviceplanning and review, clinical supervision and teaching, andclinical problem solving – and must possess solid teachingand interpersonal skills with sound clinical knowledge andinsight. She/he will be a team player who enjoys thechallenge, has a sense of humor, is creative and open tonew ideas, and offers dynamic support to staff and clients.RN,BC, LCPC, or LCSW required.
PER DIEM CLINICIANSOur Lewiston, Oxford, Bridgton, Rumford, &Farmington Offices have opportunities for OutpatientClinicians (Child and Adult populations) offering hope toidentified consumers from a trauma-sensitive treatmentapproach. Masters Degree in related discipline andminimum LMSW-C, LCPC-C, or ANS licensurerequired. Familiarity working with dual diagnosispopulation preferred. (Child positions offer school andclinic based therapy). Please specify desired location(s).
FULL-TIME MSTCOUNSELOROur Children’s Services Unit is seeking to providefamily and community oriented interventions using theMulti-Systemic Therapy model. One position for MSTCounselor is currently available to serve the York area.Masters in related field and related work experience(OQMHP Eligible) and valid driver’s license required.Travel required. Flexible workweek and quality clinicalsupervision provided.
RESIDENTAL SERVICESWORKEROur Sabattus, Lisbon, & Lewiston CommunityHousing Programs have full/part-time or reliefopportunities to provide direct service in our 24/7residential programs serving adults living with severe andpersistent mental illness and medical issues.
Our recovery focused environment offers opportunity forsupportive clinical and administrative supervision in achallenging team-oriented work setting. Professionalgrowth is encouraged with MHRT-1 certification trainingsprovided. Must currently hold a valid driver’s license andhave a minimum HS diploma/equivalent--collegeeducation preferred. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented, enjoy community outings, be computer literate,and possess ability to multitask and make critical decisionsin a fast-paced environment.
COMMUNITYINTEGRATION SERVICESOur Lewiston Office has a full-time opportunityavailable for a CIS Case Manager. Responsibilitiesinclude assisting adult clients in accessing resources.
Must have experience working with individuals with majormental illness and possess strong organizational skills.MHRT/Community-Provisional certification and validdriver’s license required. Travel required. Bachelor’sdegree in mental health related field preferred.
YOUTH MOVE SPECIALISTOur THRIVE/MOVE Program is seeking one part-timeYouth Move Specialist. This 20 hrs/week position isbased in Lewiston and serves as regional representative forSouthwestern Maine/Portland Area.
Qualified applicants will possess any combination ofeducation and training equivalent to possession of aBachelor’s degree with emphasis in child or youtheducation, development, mental health and/or related fieldof study. First-hand experience as a consumer of mentalhealth services, juvenile justice, child welfare, or educationservices and ability to bring personal knowledge gainedthrough this experience to the system of care as a youthadvocate required. Valid driver’s license required. Travelrequired.WWW.TCMHS.ORG
Lincoln County Healthcare serves St. Andrews Hospital inBoothbay Harbor, Miles Memorial Hospital in
Damariscotta and their subsidiaries. Come join ourteam of dedicated professionals! EOEWWW.LCHCAREERS.ORG
Tel:207-563-4557
Apply online orsee details at
MaineHealthLincoln County Healthcare
LincolnCounty
Healthcarehas the
followingopenings:
• CNA / PSS / CRMAsFull-time, part-time & per diem
• Dietary AidePart-time & per diem
• ED TechPer diem
• Medical AssistantFull-time, part-time & per diem
• Physical Therapist AssistantFull-time & per diem
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It’s a tough economy and a tight jobmarket out there; things haven’t quiteturned around yet. If you’re looking for anew position, what can you do to put yourbest foot forward? The obvious answer isto prepare. Beyond that, you’ll want topractice what you’ve prepared.Preparation and practice always improveyour performance. In the job hunt, itapplies equally. Take some focused time toconsider exactly what you are hunting for,and then develop a strategy to achieve thatgoal. Commitment and perseverance areyour allies for success.Take control of your destiny; put thepieces together. This could be as easy as123, ABC, or both. Some ideas to help yououtline your strategies follow.1) Fix your situation: What kind of work
do you want to do?There is an adage that if you do what youenjoy, you’ll never work a day in your life.You need to produce an income; you mayas well find your best fit. This might meanyou work at a job you see as less than ideal,while really doing some soul searchingabout or preparation for what you’d ratherbe paid to do. These are called survivaljobs; they might meet your financial needsfor the present but aren’t necessarily idealor your long term career.Consider where you’d like to be in a yearor two, and what it will take to get youthere. Is it an expanded network ofcontacts, a class or two, a better polishedpresentation? Identify the gaps and takeaction to bridge them. Be patient, but bepersistent. Take another look at whatsurvival job may fit with your strategy.What do you need to make progresstowards your long term goals? Is it shiftwork, or a flexible schedule to reducecomplications with your life away fromwork – or to allow you time to attend aneeded class, participate in a business ortrade organization or to go on interviews?Survival jobs can progress incrementally,getting you to that better place in smaller,more manageable steps. Alternately, asurvival job may conveniently last for theduration of your outlined preparationperiod. What works best for you?Don’t underestimate the value ofnetworking. Having occasional, regularcontact with people doing what you wantto be paid to do will boost your chances offinding an inside line on that opening youare aiming to fill,.. Professionalorganizations are, in essence, socialnetworks. Target those appropriate to yourneeds and attend events. Be mindful thatyour outward appearance determines theimpression you make on others. They arethe people that can guide you towardothers that have available jobs.2) Be sure your application materials
(résumé and cover letter) are accurate,updated, and easy to follow.Your résumé and cover letter are the firstimpressions you make on a prospectiveemployer that hasn’t already met you.There are also tools used to confirm yourabilities to a hiring authority that has metyou before (maybe during a quick, friendlyintroduction at that professionalorganization’s meeting last week).
A résumé without a cover letter can expectto receive about 10 seconds of review; adda quality cover letter and you’ve increasedthe viewing time up to six-fold or more!While résumés and cover letters won’t getyou the job, good ones will get youinterviews which can lead to the offeryou’re looking for.Be sure to consult with professionals toproofread, critique and to offer suggestionsfor both résumés and cover letters. Manypeople will do this for a fee, butCareerCenter and Workforce Solutionsstaff offer this service free of charge. Usethe resources available to understand, andthen produce, effective applicationmaterials.3) The interview:a. Practice makes perfect.Many people are less than comfortablespeaking in public, or talking aboutthemselves professionally, to strangers. Theonly way to develop a better level ofcomfort (and ability) is to practicespeaking about yourself, professionally andaloud. Try this at home with an objective,supportive friend or relative. Try differentmethods, maybe record your voice orpractice aloud in front of a mirror. You’ll besurprised at what you hear in your voiceand see in your body language, and noteareas in need of improvement. Isn’t thatwhat practice is for? Practice and you’llimprove.b. Don’t underestimate the importance of
the ‘likeability factor’ during an interview.You may have all the technical skillsnecessary for a job, but if the interviewerdoesn’t like you, or if he/she can’t imaginehaving lunch with you every day, then yourchances of getting a job offer arediminished. Successful job searching isusually a balance between you theprofessional and you the individual. Belikeable and friendly in your interview toincrease your chances of job search success.A smile is a great starting place.c. Getting hired: Closing the deal.In a competitive job market, you’ll want tobe seen as a valuable product – better thanother choices an employer could make. Useevery opportunity to state your relevantaccomplishments and achievements incover letters, resumes, and in interviews.Ultimately, potential employers want toknow what you can do for them.Employers have other people to choosefrom. Your reason for going on theinterview is to be the successful candidate.Consider the advertising you see and hear.What influences you to select one productover another? Advertisers try to convinceyou that their product is of high qualityand/or value. That makes it better than theother choices. What skills, talents, andexperiences do you bring to the table?Articulate with confidence what you bestattributes are. Those you are talking withwill hear ability and experience in yourvoice, and see it in your face, when youspeak comfortably about the things youexcel at.The job will likely be offered to the personthat interviews the best; the candidate thatis well practiced and more at ease, likeableon a personal level, and is perceived by the
Being the Successful Hire: Increase Your OpportunitiesBy Scott Jacqmin, CCWI, Community Relations Coordinator
WINTHROP, Maine – Between 250and 300 middle school and high schoolstudents enrolled in the Jobs for Maine’sGraduates ( JMG) program took part in anovernight Leadership EducationConference (LEC) at the WinthropYMCA from Oct. 6-8. The students haveall been elected to serve as officers (e.g.,president, vice president, etc) of theirindividual JMG program.Students got a chance to practiceleadership skills by building boats fromscraps and competing to see whose canfloat while holding the most weight. Cathleen Thompson, an 8th grader fromSanford Junior High School, said, “Theconference gives us a chance to do thingswe can’t do in the classroom. We’re outhere working together on projects,learning about communication andteamwork, things that will help us back atschool and in the real world.” Students ran through a ropes course, andtook part in an “Insanity” workshop- aworkshop that teaches them when it’s timeto compete, and when it’s time tocooperate in order to get things done.Chris Poulin, the JMG regional managerin charge of the conference says, “JMGworks with young people who facechallenges- the kinds of challenges thatcan make it tough for them to graduate.LEC is all about giving these students achance to see what we see in them –thepotential to rise to any challenge andsucceed.” JMG relies heavily on volunteers fromMaine businesses, like Bank of America,who come to LEC to work as facilitatorsand judges. Betsey Timm Greenstein,
Maine Market President for Bank ofAmerica, says, “Spending time with thesepromising young students just makessense. We know that the future health ofour communities, our workforce, andMaine’s economy depend on how muchwe are willing to invest in our youth. ForBank of America, JMG is a wiseinvestment.”The Leadership Education Conferencetypically comes a week or two afterstudents in JMG have elected officers whowill be in charge of their JMG class, andwill lead their group in community serviceprojects and other activities. For many ofthese students, LEC is the first chancethey have had to experience theresponsibilities and rewards of leadership.Kyle Ramsey, a senior from BiddefordHigh School, says, “I know what I’mlearning here today is going to help me inthe future. When it’s time for a jobinterview, I can show them what I have tooffer. I can be professional. I’ll know howto communicate like an adult. For me, it’sabout taking charge of my life and makinga difference, rather than just letting lifehappen to me.”JMG is a statewide, private nonprofit thatprovides 4,000 students a year with theskills and experience they will need tosucceed in high school, post secondaryeducation, and careers. JMG graduatesbecome engaging members of theircommunities, productive adults in theworkforce, and contributors to Maine'seconomy.For more information contact LisaGardner, Communications Manager, 441-8411 (c), [email protected], www.jmg.org
Students Take Part in OvernightLeadership Education Conference
hiring authority as an asset to theworkplace. If you want that job, prepareand practice; you’ll have better odds.Want more details? Contact your nearestWorkforce Solutions Center today!
About CCWI – Coastal CountiesWorkforce, Inc. (CCWI) overseesworkforce training programs in the six-county region comprised of Cumberland,Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, andYork. Services provide benefit to both
businesses and jobseekers; by addressingprojected workforce needs of business,programs seek to engage job seekers inhigh-growth, high-wage occupations.CCWI also responds to events of massdislocation (layoffs) by obtaining federalfunding for worker retraining and services.CCWI partners with the economicdevelopment community, promoting theregion’s economic prosperity, assessingregional business needs and aligningprograms and services to meet those needs.
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Dignity.Compassion.
Respect.
Immediate Openings!
Eastern Maine HomeCare is currently accepting applications for thefollowing full-time (32 - 40 hours per week) employment opportunities intheir Caribou Visiting Nurses of Aroostook office and their Hancock CountyHomeCare office in Blue Hill:
$6,000 Sign-On BonusPHYSICAL THERAPISTFull-Time (Min. 32 hrs./wk.)
If you’re looking for flexible scheduling, you’ll find it here!
Responsibilities are to provide and promote comprehensive health careservices to individuals and families in the home and other communitysettings. These services include therapeutic care and rehabilitative serviceto the sick in the community and preventative health services withinphysical therapy competence.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:Must possess a current license topractice as a registered physical therapist as issued by the state of MainePhysical Therapy Licensing Board with one year of prior experience.
QUALITY ASSURANCE/PERFORMANCEIMPROVEMENT DIRECTORThe QAPI Director promotes the team concept in the management of thequality improvement program throughout Eastern Maine HomeCare. TheQAPI Director administers electronic charting in conjunction with the ISmanager. Serves as the liaison to clinical, business and administrative staffand promotes cost effective quality care within the agency and community.S/he will also provide supervision for the QI department and serve as amember of the administrative team.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Must have a current Maine RN license; aBSN with two to five years of experience in community/home healthnursing and two years of supervisory experience. Must also possess clinicalexperience; ability to work with a team-oriented approach to managementand client care; experience in the interpretation and instruction of healthcare regulations; experience and skilled in administrative performancewhich includes expertise in communication (written and oral), supervisionof staff, documentation and service coordination.
This position may work from any of our EMHC offices in Bangor, Blue Hill,Caribou, or Houlton.
Or qualified applicants for these positions should submit a cover letter andprovide a relevant resume with three references with names and addressesto: Bonnie Turck, Eastern Maine HomeCare14 Access Highway, Caribou, ME 04736Tel: (207) 498-2578 • Fax: (207) 498-4129 • Email: [email protected]
REGISTERED NURSESFull-Time: 40 hours, day/evening, benefited position.Part-Time: 24 hours, weekend, benefited position.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Must have a current Maine RN license;minimum of one year clinical experience; the ability to observe, assess,plan, implement and evaluate individuals and families using the nursingprocess; possess good communication skills; knowledge of the teamconcept in providing health care; and be detail-oriented and able to workindependently.
Apply online at www.easternmainehomecare.org
Or qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and provide a relevantresume with three references with names and addresses to:Bangor Area Visiting Nurses, ATTN: Elise Senecal, Clinical Manager885 Union St., Suite 220, Bangor, ME 04401Tel: (207) 973-6550 • Fax: (207) 973-6557 • Email: [email protected]
Eastern Maine HomeCare offers a variety of benefits such as healthinsurance and earned benefit time.
See other employment opportunities at www.easternmainehomecare.org
AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER
Apply online at www.easternmainehomecare.org
Contact:Ann McKeeHR DirectorPhone/Fax: 207-333-3020Email: [email protected]
Experienced Sales Agents Neededall inboundHave you worked on the phone? You can find success in this economy,at Great Falls Marketing! We are growing and need experienced SalesAgents. Around for 10 years, we are now opening a second location inSouth Portland. We offer you:
Experience. Our Auburn call center has been open since 1999.Call volume. We are currently taking over 5,000 calls per day. Performance. Our best agents make $20-$30 per hour.Opportunities. Advancement opportunities available. You can grow aswe grow.Diversity. We currently have well over a dozen campaigns driving callsto us daily. This offers you a variety of calls, income opportunities anda consistent level of call volume.Benefits. Comprehensive benefits package available.
If you have the background, want to stay busy and make good money,contact us today!
Success… Thriving call center expanding to Greater Portland
Full Benefit Package:• Medical/Dental• Disability• Voluntary Life
Insurance• Health Savings
Accounts• Employee Stock
Ownership Plan(ESOP)
• EAP• Uniforms
• Paid Sick/Vacation/Holiday Time
• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
“Customers are ourReason for Being.”
Our busy Hudson, NHretail store is seeking anew member of our team.
INSIDE SALES/WAREHOUSE SPECIALIST• Assist customers and enhance sales by providing product knowledge and
technical expertise• Work with delivery drivers to ensure product is delivered safely and efficiently• Load and unload trucks• Keep storefront and warehouse clean and organized • Serve as a backup driver
(Provided licensed with a Class B license with HazMat endorsements)• Sales and/or retail experience, solid knowledge of welding processes
and products & industrial/welding gases required. • Valid CDL-B driver’s license w/HazMat endorsements in good standing a strong plus
Resume To: Clark Phinney, The Maine Oxy Group22 Albiston Way Auburn, ME 04210 • Email: [email protected]