Certified Recovery Mentor

Description

Benefits offered:

• $3,000 new hire bonus (new hired full-time staff), or $1,500 new hire bonus (new hired part-time staff)
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance, AD&D - Company Paid
• Short Term Disability- Company Paid
• Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional or ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6%
• Retirement and Financial Planning Services
• Shift differential incentives
• Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education
• Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities
• Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)
• Sick Leave for part-time staff
• (11) Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Carpool reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Clinical Supervision
• Wellness Program reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities.  Other duties may be assigned)

• Apply person-centered principles & personal experiences to build relationships, trust, and rapport with clients
• ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team, in accordance with each client’s individualized treatment plan, needs, or concerns
• assist individuals in accessing community services and resources, addressing barriers related to clients' chemical dependence, and develop perspectives and skills to promote recovery
• empowers individuals in need by role modeling the recovery process, coaching evidence-based empowerment tools, and bringing hope back to people’s lives that recovery is possible
• Carry out routine case management duties as directed by senior staff
• Implement the regulations, policies, and procedures which pertain to peer-delivered services
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure
• Maintain standards of confidentiality of Lifeways’ clients and records
• Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Lifeways, Oregon Administrative Rules, OSHA and HIPAA regulations
• Establish relationships and collaborate with local agencies to coordinate services
• The duties of this job require regular attendance and
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
  • Ability to work 5 days per week for a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Travel to other locations as necessary to complete essential job functions

Qualifications

Required:

• Any combination of education and work experience equivalent to a high school diploma.
• High School diploma or equivalent 
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with clients who have substance use difficulties using harm reduction strategies in all interactions and interventions
• Minimum 1 year of experience in substance use assessment, treatment, and service terminology
• Must hold a Certified Recovery Mentor certification from a state-approved training program or be able to obtain the appropriate training/certifications within the time allowed.
• Must be in recovery from substance use dependence and have a minimum of 2 years recovery
• Meets the definition of a Recovery Mentor as defined by the State of Oregon Administrative Rule: a) self-identified person currently or formerly receiving mental health services; OR b) a self-identified person in recovery from a substance abuse disorder, who meet the abstinence requirements for recovering staff in alcohol and other drug treatment programs; OR c) A family member of an individual who is a current or former recipient of addictions or mental health services.
• Valid driver’s license. Appropriate state licensure.
• Must pass a criminal background check

     Preferred:

• Bilingual/multilingual

Salary : $19 - $22