Addiction Recovery Mentor
Addiction Recovery Mentor
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Marion County requires onsite work. Remote work is not available.
This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #you do not need to reapply. New applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice.
If you possess personal experience in overcoming a substance use disorder and have a passion for helping those with community corrections involvement this might be the job for you! We are seeking an Addiction Recover Mentor to provide peer services as a part of the Student Opportunities for Achieving Results (SOAR) program. The SOAR program is a collaboration with the Marion County Sherrifs Department Chemeketa Community College and Marion County Addiction Treatment Services. We are currently seeking an Addiction Recovery Mentor who is a dedicated helping professional. Key responsibilities for this role include establishing connections with individuals seeking assistance appropriately sharing your lived experience and providing mentoring services and support. This role involves working both in the office and within the community offering outreach services and collaborating with the addictions treatment services team.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Assist and support persons served in county addiction treatment programs in accessing community health and social services; refer persons served to appropriate resources; advocate to obtain required services as necessary; provide information and education on wellnessrelated issues.SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work under the general direction of a clinical supervisor or designee who assigns work establishes goals and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision and lead work are not responsibilities of this classification. If an appointing authority assigns an employee to a full spectrum of lead worker duties the county shall compensate the employee as described in the Marion County Personnel Rules.Typical Duties Duties include but are not limited to the following
The incumbent in this position upholds confidentiality rules/regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Services may be delivered in person or via telehealth; services may be delivered in the following locations: office or in the community including settings necessary to deliver addiction counseling services (e.g. psychiatric crisis center schools hospitals jail courtroom residences including transitional housing etc.. The incumbent performs all of the following using a personcentered strengthsbased recoveryoriented traumainformed culturally sensitive and ethically guided approach:
Builds rapport with persons served. Identifies the needs of persons served and their families; conducts outreach to engage persons who would benefit from addiction treatment services and supports; applies crisis prevention management and deescalation skills. Assists in removing barriers to success; assists in transporting persons served to medical appointments food pantry sites shelter assistance benefits programs etc.; creates and maintains positive relationships with community partners; advocates on behalf of persons served and in support of resource development.
Renders mentoring services and supports both in the office and in community settings necessary to deliver addiction counseling services and supports; works within a team; collaborates with coworkers and community partners; assists persons served in accessing the resources they need to recover from substance abuse problems; provides case management and care coordination services; assists in making timely referrals to other professionals agencies community programs or appropriate resources; evaluates outcome of referrals. Builds rapport with persons served. Identifies the needs of persons served and their families; conducts outreach to engage persons who would benefit from addiction treatment services and supports; Timely documents services rendered in a professional clear accurate and complete manner and in accordance with timelines set forth in policy. Conducts drug testing to include urine drug screens oral swabs and breathalyzers.
Applies crisis prevention management and deescalation skills. Assists in removing barriers to success; assists in transporting persons served to medical appointments food pantry sites shelter assistance benefits programs etc.; creates and maintains positive relationships with community partners; advocates on behalf of persons served and in support of resource development.
Performs other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 online or inperson training.
Requirements for the Position
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
- High School diploma or equivalent; AND
- Two 2 years in recovery from substance use dependence.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS- Must possess or obtain within ninety 90 days of hire a current MHACBO (Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon) CRM certification (Certified Recovery Mentor).See MHACBO website for requirements.
Must possess a current drivers license in the applicants state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
- This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a preemployment drug screen including testing for . The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and nonprocurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549.
- This assignment is represented by a union.
- This is a fulltime position which is eligible for overtime.
- Typical Work Schedule(s): Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.
Knowledge and understanding of general concepts of substance use disorders and mental health issues of persons served dealing with addictions; knowledge of family dynamics and individual and group counseling principles; knowledge of community resources.
Skills and abilities to understand and carry out directions and instructions; maintain confidentiality; interest and skill in providing services to persons with addiction disorders; read and write English; must be willing to work hours conducive to reaching the identified population; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with persons served coworkers and other agencies.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; lifts pushes pulls and carries up to 5 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 10 lbs.; operates a keyboard;speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a12pt.font; hears a normal level of speech; may work in areas exposed to heat cold humidity and noise.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program fulltime employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hireyou will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an EVerify employer and will use EVerify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.VETERANS PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235 and OARand. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE
- One of the following:
- MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215; OR
- Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a nonservice connected pension; OR
- Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
- In addition to one of the above documents Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
- A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
- Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at County is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation through Human Resources in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please emailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.
- One of the following:
Employment Type
Full-Time
