What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Parent Mentor position at Clarvida - Oregon?
About your Role:
Join our dynamic team as a Peer Parent Mentor, where your invaluable lived experience navigating the ODHS Child Welfare system becomes a guiding light for others. We're seeking individuals who may have triumphed through their own parenting challenges, conquered hurdles in maintaining sobriety and overcome obstacles in mental health. This may be the job for you if you've journeyed through the child welfare system as a client and are ready to share your resilience and wisdom to guide and support fellow parents on their path to success. As a Peer Parent Mentor, you'll play a pivotal role in empowering others, offering guidance and fostering growth.
Perks of this role:
Competitive pay starting at $19.23/hour
Does the following apply to you?
- Have firsthand experience as a parent formerly involved with the child welfare system.
- Possess a comprehensive understanding of the Oregon Department of Human Services and its processes and systems.
- Candidates in recovery must have a minimum of two years of continuous sobriety.
- Applicants must not be the alleged perpetrator on a pending abuse or neglect assessment. Candidates should not have been determined by ODHS to be the perpetrator of an abuse or neglect allegation within the last year.
Other Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- Willing and able to work irregular days and/or hours
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and auto insurance
- Ability to walk up/down stair across uneven terrain for short/medium distances
- Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time
- Reside in one of the counties being served (Umatilla or Morrow)
- Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
- Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
- up to 10 Paid holidays*
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
- DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday*
- Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
- 401K
- Free licensure supervision
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance program
- Perks @ Clarvida - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
- Mileage reimbursement
- Cellphone stipend
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