• Direct Support Recovery Worker

    Spurwink Services (Portland, ME)


    Portland, ME, USA | Direct Care | Hourly | 21.50-22.50 per hour | Full Time

     

    Spurwink is hiring hard-working candidates like you to become Direct Support Recovery Workers at their facility in Portland. This position provides direct services to support a recovery lifestyle of people living in the program. All positions within this classification administer client medications and provide services that support a therapeutic co-occurring milieu. These positions attend weekly program staff meetings and frequently participate in other team meetings as necessary. The Direct Support Recovery Worker position pays $21.50-$22.50 per hour.

    Our Campus:

    Single Occupancy bedrooms (apart from one double)

     

    Large family-style living room

     

    Large treatment group room

     

    Restaurant-style kitchen

     

    Exercise room

     

    Swimming Pool

     

    Large playground for visiting family/children

     

    Basketball court

     

    Large vegetable garden

     

    Close proximity to Portland Metro bus line

    DUTIES:

    + Provides residents with necessary support for accomplishing tasks of daily livings.

    + Assists with all client admissions and discharges.

    + Assists clients in connecting with any appropriate community resources.

    + Develops and implements structured activities, recreation and/or therapeutic activities or groups for residents, i.e., trips, discussions, games, and activities of daily living as assigned.

    + Communicates and coordinates with family members/guardians as necessary.

    + Contributes to quality assurance through maintenance of client records.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    High School Diploma or equivalent and valid driver's license required. Must become certified as Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician 1 (MHRT1) within 1 year of employment; then maintain required trainings to uphold continuous MHRT1 status. Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred. 1-2 years of direct care/mental health or relevant life experience preferred.

     

    People in recovery or with lived experience are welcome to apply!

    Robust Benefits Package:

    + Health Insurance

    + Dental Insurance

    + Vision Insurance

    + Life Insurance

    + Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)

    + Identity Theft Insurance

    + Pet Insurance

    BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

    + Flexibility of Schedules

    + Career Advancement Opportunities

    + Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000 annually)

    + Student Loan Assistance

    + Generous Paid Time Off

    + Verizon & Sprint Cell Phone Discounts

    + Opportunity for Same Day Pay

     

    Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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