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Direct Support Recovery Worker

Spurwink Services

Portland, ME 04103 • $21.50 to $22.50 / hr • 9/8/2026

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. This is per diem position.

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 anda current driver's license with a clean driving record as outlined in Spurwink's Driving Policyrequired. 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:

  • 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)

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.