Recovery Mentor

Job Details

Job Location

Gresham, OR

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$24.85 - $24.85 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Day

Description

HOURS : Day, evening, or night shift with variability as needed by program

SUMMARY : The Recovery Mentor provides and coordinates recovery support services in the community for patients. This position works directly with patients and on behalf of patients to reinforce treatment goals and access resources in the community, promoting a recovery-oriented lifestyle.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS :

• Assist patients in accessing alcohol and drug free housing, medical and emergency services and other community resources, such as sourcing food, submitting rental and employment applications, and utilities assistance.
• Assist patients meeting recovery goals.
• Facilitate connection to the recovery community and other supports that may reinforce the goals of treatment.
• Teach and model positive recovery behaviors while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Facilitate peer recovery and life skills groups.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with individuals and organizations in the recovery community.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, work groups, committees, trainings, and applicable community organized events.
• Use agency network and electronic health records to document all relevant contacts with or in regard to patients.
• Promote community integration and positive outcomes in the areas housing, employment, education, family and social support and recovery.
• Assist in the tracking of critical data elements necessary for program reporting.
• Accompany and drive patients to recovery related appointments.
• Achieve outcomes using methods that align with CODA's mission and values :
• Communicate accurately and positively about recovery and the use of evidence-based treatments.
• Use data and science to identify barriers, overcome obstacles, and inform decisions.
• Be financially responsible; avoid waste, document accurately, seek new opportunities to serve.
• Demonstrate compassion and respect for others.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS :

Qualifications

Requirements :

An ideal candidate for this position will possess the following skills :

All CODA facilities are drug-free and smoke-free worksites. Employees may not be serving any supervised parole or probation.

CODA is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.