Awake Night Direct Support Recovery Worker

Spurwink; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Spurwink is hiring Direct Support Recovery Workers in Portland, ME to provide direct services supporting a recovery lifestyle for residents. The role includes medication administration and participation in team meetings to support a therapeutic milieu.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and at least 1 year of mental health/substance use experience. MHRT1 certification must be obtained within 1 year, with degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum of 1 year of mental health/substance use experience required.
• Must become MHRT1 certified within 1 year and maintain trainings.
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• People in recovery or with lived experience are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and safety of residents.
• Overnight chores to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the program.
• Communicate and provide relevant information to day staff during shift changes.
• Complete required documentation.
• Actively participate in supervision with direct supervisor.
• Attend required weekly clinical team meetings.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred

MHRT1 certification within 1 year of employment

Job description

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.

DUTIES:

• Monitor health and safety of residents.
• Overnight chores to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the program.
• Communicate and provide relevant information and observations to day staff during shift changes.
• Complete required documentation.
• Actively participate in supervision with direct supervisor.
• Attend required weekly clinical team meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent and valid driver's license required. Minimum of 1 year of mental health/substance use experience 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.

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

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
• 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.