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Direct Support Recovery Worker

Spurwink
Portland, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026
$1,500 Sign-On Bonus!!!!

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. 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!

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
  • 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)

This sign-on bonus exclusively applies to new hires.

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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