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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!

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Competitive Benefits Package:

+ Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance

+ Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability

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

+ Scholarships to ME Community Colleges

+ Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2,000 Annually)

+ 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program

+ Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

+ Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities

+ Career Advancement Opportunities

+ Flexibility of Schedules

+ Generous Paid Time Off

+ Opportunity for Same Day Pay

+ Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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