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Direct Support Recovery Worker

Spurwink Services
Portland, ME, USA
$21,5-$22,5 an hour
Full-time
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$3,500 Sign-On Bonus!!!!

Are you looking to build a career rather than just take a job? Do you want an employer who offers competitive pay while understanding the importance of work-life balance?

Do you want a fast-paced career that challenges you, and makes a difference in your community? If yes, Spurwink is hiring hard-working candidates like you to become Direct Support Recovery Workers at their new state-of-the-art 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.

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

Robust Benefits Package :

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
  • Identity Theft Insurance
  • Pet Insurance

BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE :

  • Flexibility of Schedules
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000 annually)
  • Student Loan Assistance
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Verizon & Sprint Cell Phone Discounts
  • Opportunity for Same Day Pay

This position also includes a $3500 sign-on bonus, $1750 paid upon 3 months of full-time employment, $1750 paid after 6 months of employment.

This sign-on bonus applies to new hires.

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. 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!

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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