START Family Mentor
START Family Mentor
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$ 45000 - 47000
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Job Description
Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of people living with mental health challenges and disabilities At Easterseals PORT Health we are seeking a compassionate and dedicated fulltime START Family Mentor to join our Child First START Team in Craven County area. As a valued member of our collaborative and supportive team you will work together to transform the lives of individuals by providing a comprehensive range of services that treat the whole person and empower patients to find their way forward.
What Youll Do
As a Family Mentor (FM) you will provide peer support to help families navigate child welfare court treatment and related systems while offering hope and motivation to support healing and family unity. Working as part of a START dyad with a specially trained child welfare worker youll help deliver intensive wraparound services to families affected by substance use disorders (SUD). The FM also educates child welfare staff and community partners on SUD and recovery. Case decisions are made collaboratively with the START worker family and supervisor following established guidelines and practices.
How Youll Benefit
Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. Youll earn a competitive salary $45000$47000 based on your education and experience.
This fulltime position offers a flexible nontraditional schedule. We offer competitive benefits to benefits eligible positions.
Our benefits include:
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical Dental and Vision Health Benefits an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
- Life Insurance Disability Insurance and more
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and Legal services as needed
- Supervision for licensure!
- We are a Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifier
What Were Looking For
To join our team as a Family Mentor (FM) you must bring lived experience empathy and a commitment to supporting families affected by substance use disorders and involved in the child welfare system. You should be able to problemsolve work collaboratively with START team members and approach families with compassion and respect. We also require:
- Certified Peer Support Specialist Certification or willingness to obtain within one year
A minimum of two years in longterm recovery with knowledge of SUD recovery and selfhelp programs
Lived experience (direct or indirect) with the child welfare system
High School Diploma GED or equivalent
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
Commitment to abstinence from substance use (MOUD applicants welcome)
If you are a kind compassionate professional looking to make a significant impact we invite you to apply for this position and join our mission of enhancing lives and our community. Apply now via our website:
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy compassionate partner providing exceptional disability behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2600member team provides meaningful support to 40200 kids adults and families in 11000 home facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Our working environment supports employee and client health with a no tobacco use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices client facilities properties and agency vehicles.
We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce we can advance our just cause while building a healthy sustainable organization. Thats why we listen seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture Different Voices Embracing Potential Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Employment Type
Full-Time
