Wellspring's Infinity House is Hiring Recovery Technicians If you would like to work with adults recovering from addiction and substance use disorder this is a great opportunity. Wellspring is seeking Recovery Technicians to work weekends and/or overnights in our Infinity House residential program for women with young children in Bangor. Overnight shifts allow you to sleep! Wellspring offers great team support, generous benefits, and time off - and the chance to make a real difference for someone in recovery. Learn more at www.wellspringmaine.com

Recovery Technician HOURS:

Full-time, Regular Part-time, and Per Diem options available. Schedule for this position will include some combination of Evening, Overnight, Weekend and Holiday shifts.

OVERVIEW

Recovery Technicians positively influence clients in our recovery programs and make a real difference in their recovery journey. The key component of this position is milieu management. This encompasses seeing to the safety, security, and supervision of our clients within the milieu during overnights, weekends and on holidays. Pro-social engagement with clients and positive role modeling are key components of this position. Someone ingrained with a strong sense of responsibility and a deep empathy for those struggling with substance use disorder is a great fit for this position.

Qualifications:

Education:

Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

Prior experience working in a residential setting preferred. Previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Recovery Coach, Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) or Personal Support Specialist (PSS) are desirable. A genuine desire to work in a service capacity to support individuals who are receiving residential treatment for Substance Use Disorder. About the

Job:

Recovery Technicians (RT) are a key employee within Wellspring's Continuum of Care. While work duties may vary slightly within specific programs, all RT staff should be able to work at any program with minimal extra-training. Some sites need the RTs to assist with cooking and cleaning, or have a requirement for overnight staff member to stay awake. All programs require RT's to have a friendly, supportive affect with all clients and to engage in conversation, and activities with the clients. Depending on the program, RT's help clients in their recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders through role modeling, and empathetic trauma-informed support using motivational interviewing when appropriate. This position is considered essential personnel to Wellspring's staffing plan and plays a vital role in the security, safety, and critical operations of our residential programs. Employees are expected to be prepared with reliable transportation and caregiver coverage to report to regularly scheduled shifts including during inclement weather.