Recovery Mentor

JOB SUMMARY:  The Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) provides support and directs services to people from the Residential, Detox and Outpatient Programs. CRMs will also assist people from other programs on a limited basis as needed, and provides regular support to clients through direct interactions, advocacy, and provision of transportation and referrals to community-based resources, as well as facilitation of classes, support groups, and group activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Participates and provides recovery coaching to people involved with BestCare Treatment Services through the following methods:
2. Telephone contact with clients
3. Provides client transportation
4. Provides recovery coaching for clients during activities
5. Makes home visits on a limited basis
6. Supervises sober housing as needed
7. Assists prep and clean-up for evening groups;
8. Provides individual, couples, and family support;
9. Attends program and all staff meetings as well as weekly supervision meetings;
10. Provides direct support to detoxing clients as needed;
11. Provides direct support to clients as they transition from detox to outpatient services;
12. Works with the Supervisor to design and implement education, referral, and parent components of the program;
13. Helps to facilitate classes and support groups along with group activities to ensure that they are sufficiently supervised and run smoothly;
14. Maintains case notes of client contact;
15. Completes attendance sheets, required report forms, and report client participation to Supervisor;
16. Maintains a personal recovery program, if appropriate, as well as models recovery-appropriate behavior;  
17. Other related duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs work in alignment with the BestCare’s mission, vision, values;
2. Supports the organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a culture of open-mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion, and respect for all individuals;
3. Strives to meet Program/Department goals and supports the organization’s strategic goals;
4. Adheres to the organization’s Code of Conduct, Business Ethics, Employee Handbook, and all other relevant policies, procedures, and other compliance needs;
5. Understands and maintains professionalism and confidentiality per HIPAA, 42 CFR, and Oregon Statutes;
6. Attends required program/staff meetings and completes assigned training timely and satisfactorily;
7. Ensures that any required certifications and/or licenses are kept current and renewed timely;
8. Works independently as well as participates as a positive, collaborative team member;
9. Performs other organizational duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Familiarity with the substance-abusing population and people with disabilities
• For individuals recovering from the disease of addiction, must have maintained continuous sobriety for the previous one (1) year at the time of hire (temporarily reduced from 2 years)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current certification for Recovery Mentor issued by the State licensing body. New Hires that do not hold a current certification must obtain the certification within six (6) months 
• Must maintain a valid Oregon Driver License or ability to obtain one upon hire and be insurable under the organization’s auto liability coverage policy (minimum 21 years of age and at least 3 years without any DUI or moving violations) 

PREFERRED:

• PSS or other THW certification a plus