Family Recovery Navigator (CRM)

Description

Title: Family Recovery Navigator (Certified Recovery Mentor) - Multnomah County

Location: Outpatient Expansion - 355 NW Division St., Gresham, OR 97030

Schedule: This is an in person position, Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm.

Wage Range: $20.55 – $25.00 hourly, Non-Exempt

If you are a motivated and dedicated Family Recovery Navigator looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference. 

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About the Company:

At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives, NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview:

The role of the NARA NW Family Recovery Navigator is to provide assistance and advocacy for Native American families who are involved with ODHS / ICWA in Multnomah County. Navigators actively reach out to clients both in person and by phone to support the engagement process with FIT/ ART or SUD treatment services and/or their ODHS caseworker. The Navigator will work to eliminate any barriers to treatment participation including appointments with OHP, transportation, client fears and motivation, and understanding family or relationship resistance to treatment.

What you will do:

• Respond to clients in a trauma informed manner, creating a safe space when meeting with clients.
• Address client in distress or crisis, using culturally educated means and by using knowledge of local resources, and treatment services.
• Practice recovery-oriented system of care recognizing the individuals cultural needs and peer principles with clients by using person-first language. 
• Provide information about, the various types of recovery, and recovery supports, and guide clients to their preferred recovery program, Wellbriety, AA, or NA.
• Transport clients to initial SUD assessment, 12-step meetings, UAs, and other recovery activities.
• Assist clients in finding resources for clean and sober housing, and childcare.

Qualifications

We would like to hear from people that have:

• Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) certification through MHACBO required.
• Either a High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification required.
• Understanding of 12-step model of recovery.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible work schedule.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
• Reliable transportation, a valid Driver's License with a clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance.
• Experience working with the Native American / Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

What’s in it for you?

14 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25^th!

Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire. 

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Referral Program- (Up to $1000 Dollars)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

How to apply:

1. To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
2. Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), that’s all!
3. Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober. 

Consistent with NARA NW’s sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a “Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form” and NARA NW “Modeling Sobriety Policy Form” as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

Salary : $21 - $25