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Spurwink Services

Direct Support Recovery Worker-Per Diem

Pay: $21.50–$22.50/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Portland, ME (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.

$38,420 / year median in Maine

+24% projected growth

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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 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:

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.

Compensation:

$21.50-$22.50