Direct Support Recovery Worker

Job Description

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. 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 :

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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