Direct Support Recovery Worker

$1,500 sign-on bonus for new hires.

About the role

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.

Facility highlights

• Campus with 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

Responsibilities

• Provides residents with necessary support for accomplishing tasks of daily living
• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• 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
• 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
• Flexible 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)