Direct Support Recovery Worker

Spurwink; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Spurwink is seeking Direct Support Recovery Workers in Portland, ME to provide direct services in a therapeutic milieu. You will help residents with daily living, admission/discharge processes, and connecting to community resources while participating in staff meetings.

The role includes medication administration and a $1,500 sign-on bonus for new hires. The position is hourly, pays $21.50–$22.50 per hour, and features a benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance options,

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and valid driver's license.
• Minimum 1 year of mental health/substance use experience required.
• Must become MHRT1 within 1 year of employment; then maintain trainings to uphold MHRT1 status.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide residents with support for daily living activities.
• Assist with admissions and discharges.
• Connect residents with community resources.
• Develop and lead structured activities and groups for residents.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MHRT1 certification within 1 year

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus!!!!

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. At least 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 Reimbursement25% 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)

This sign-on bonus exclusively applies to new hires.

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.