Recovery Mentor #59132 $22.44+ DOE

Position Close Date: 11/3/22

***Applicants must upload a resume to their application in order to be considered for this opportunity.***

Position Summary: The Recovery Mentor provides substance use recovery support services for clients of the Homebase Recovery, Latino Homebase Recovery, Sacramento House and Harry Watson House. The Direct Service Professional provides Recovery Support Services to male participants who are enrolled in VOA Outpatient Treatment Services program. Support services may include assistance with benefits paperwork, linkage to recovery resources, including the recovery community, medication assistance, and teaching and modeling positive recovery skills.

Compensation: $19.35 - $22.58/hour (Depends on Experience and/or Certifications).This is a full-time position with excellent benefits! Benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, 403(b) with automatic 5.5% contribution after 18-months regardless of employee participation, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and other voluntary benefits and discounts. Generous paid time off plan includes 15 days in the first year, 23 days in the second year, and 26 days in the third year.

Education, Training & Experience:

* High school diploma or GED required.

* MHACBO Recovery Mentor certification (CRM) required or ability to obtain within six (6) months of date of hire.

* Experience working with clients who are in recovery from substance use disorders, and who are experiencing mental illness.

* Experience with engagement enhancement strategies.

* Experience with electronic health records preferred.

Competencies:

* Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

* Ability to effectively communicate with patients, coworkers and community partners.

* Mission-focused and passionate.

* Commitment to the highest level of ethical and professional standards.

* Knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multicultural and diverse socioeconomic situations.

* Basic computer skills and ability to document services in an electronic record.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

* Must be able to pass criminal background check.

• COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health and safety of VOA Oregon clients and employees and to be compliant with local, state, and federal mandates, VOA Oregon requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exception as a qualification of employment. Candidates who receive an offer of employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request and have their request approved prior to their start date.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Provide recovery support services and mentoring for clients.

* Provide services that may include assistance with benefits paperwork; linkage to recovery resources, including the recovery community.

* Teach and model positive recovery skills.

* Monitor and assist clients with medications.

* Count medications, dispose properly of medications as needed and ensure that medications are accurately recorded in logbook.

* Provide supervision of clients to ensure a safe, secure, and sanitary environment. Provide crisis support as needed.

* Write and maintain accurate and timely treatment documentation including electronic health records.

* Scan medication forms to medical records department to upload in electronic health record.

* Promptly communicate treatment, policy, and security issues to appropriate staff member, such as any unapproved onsite visitors.

* Participate with team members (clinical, administrative and support staff) in a collaborative manner that contributes to healthy team functioning.

Work Environment:

* Works in a recovery residence and at an outpatient treatment clinic with moderate light and temperature.

* Must be prepared to handle client crises and/or emergencies .

Schedule: Full-time overnight shift, 40 hours/week; Monday through Friday, 10 pm to 6 am.

Volunteers of America Oregon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.