Direct Support Recovery Worker
About The Position
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
Requirements
- 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.
- 1-2 years of direct care/mental health or relevant life experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- People in recovery or with lived experience are welcome to apply!
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
