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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