Certified Recovery Mentor

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Use this link to apply: https://4drecovery.org/jobs/

Join Us in Supporting Young People on Their Recovery Journey!

Are you passionate about helping young people build lives of health, purpose, and connection? Do you want to be part of an inclusive, mission-driven organization that values diversity and is committed to supporting individuals navigating substance use challenges? If so, 4D Recovery might be the right place for you!

At 4D, we believe that connection is the foundation of recovery. We are committed to creating welcoming, supportive spaces where youth and young adults can explore their own recovery pathways, supported by peers and community.

Our mission is to provide - in collaboration with individuals, communities, and systems - comprehensive services that support recovery, well-being, and resilience. These services include peer mentoring, recovery community centers, housing, mental health care, and substance use treatment.

What We Offer

We recognize that people thrive when they are supported in all aspects of life. That’s why we offer a trauma-informed, person-centered work environment where employees are valued for their lived experiences, perspectives, and contributions. We prioritize employee wellness, professional growth, and work-life balance through:

• A generous PTO package
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative team culture
• Diverse and meaningful work that fosters ongoing growth and learning

At 4D Recovery, we welcome team members of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. Whether you have personal or professional experience with recovery or working with young people - your perspective matters here!

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Certified Recovery Mentor is responsible for providing peer mentoring services to clients ages 18-35, building and supporting community, and supporting the needs of the community center during open hours as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Engagement (30%)

• Effectively facilitate multiple clients’ services in private and group engagement settings.
• Organize and/or support activities that encourage participation of clients. Provide individualized support to clients during engagement as needed, including emotional or pro-social coaching, managing distress, navigating tools and resources, and more.
• Perform outreach to community partners as needed to engage new clients.
• Monitor behaviors of visitors to the center or client groups on an outing and react appropriately, including de-escalating heightened situations, responding to threats to safety and security, and taking other actions as needed.

Service Delivery (30%)

• Support clients in developing and increasing their recovery capital, including social relationships, establishing connections with appropriate resources, building family relationships, and more.
• Support clients in navigating internal or external services, systems and resources that support their recovery.
• Use a variety of communication techniques, including motivational interviewing, to support clients in developing and achieving individual goals.
• Help clients develop an individual recovery identity.
• Utilize harm reduction strategies to help clients improve their overall wellness.
• Manage client caseloads effectively and equitably.
• Provide services to clients professionally, ethically, and within 4D Recovery best practices.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure appropriate services are being provided to all clients.
• Report any incidents immediately to leadership to ensure immediate responses.

Community Center Support (20%)

• Welcome and engage community center consumers.
• Acquire adequate supplies and equipment needed for program events and activities.
• Complete opening and closing duties including locking and unlocking, cleaning, and organizing.
• Manage community center meeting and event schedules and payment tracking system.
• Regularly staff the community center individually or as a team.
• Identify and inform the manager of maintenance or structural damages at the community center.
• Monitor behaviors of visitors to the center and react appropriately, including de-escalating heightened situations, responding to threats to safety and security, and taking other actions as needed.
• Documentation (20%)
• Responsible for documenting all client service activities within the required time 24 hours.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend supervision, team, and agency meetings as directed.
• Assist with other recovery support services as directed.
• This position may require handling and disposal of needles as part of clean-up duties, necessitating adherence to proper safety protocols to mitigate potential risks and ensure a safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB/BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Skilled with Conflict Management. You must possess basic essential skills related to de-escalation and conflict resolution. With a community center open to all individuals who want a safe environment, this position requires managing and overseeing all interactions between clients/community members and navigating conflict in a safe and restorative manner.
• Service. You must support an organizational culture that reflects the value placed on high quality client services and inter-departmental collaboration. This requires managing and maintaining excellent professionalism and ethical boundaries.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• This position typically requires a High School Diploma/GED.
• At least two years of continuous abstinence from all forms of drugs and alcohol, except those prescribed by a doctor (excluding marijuana based on federal laws). Two years of recovery is required per MHACBO specifications.
• This position typically requires reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license for state of residency and a driving record permitting coverage under the corporate liability policy. If driving a personal vehicle for work purposes, must also have and maintain personal auto liability coverage and complete a vehicle safety inspection. All employees driving for work purposes, regardless of whether driving a personal or agency vehicle, must complete the agency’s driving approval process before they drive for work.
• Must be a Certified Recovery Mentor via MHACBO or be eligible to achieve the certification within three months of hire.
• Lived experience related to the population being served.
• Understanding of multiple pathways to recovery and recovery support services.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Able to establish and maintain professional boundaries while providing supportive services and building trusting relationships with clients, staff and community partners.
• Excellent communication, trauma-informed approach and conflict resolution skills.
• Well-developed documentation skills and a strong commitment to quality management; ability to write accurate and concise reports while meeting tight deadlines.
• Functional ability with Google Suite programs including: GMail, GDrive, GCalendar, GDocs, etc.
• Must be dependable, flexible and punctual, and exhibit strong time management skills.
• Able to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing. Able to clearly articulate information to people of varying cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.
• Able to problem solve and develop creative approaches.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years experience working with minority communities and knowledge of the current disparities that certain communities of service users may face more broadly in society.
• Familiarity with QPR and crisis intervention.

JOB DETAILS

Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour, Full-time

Schedule: Flexible schedule, to be determined with supervisor and caseload. Requires some evenings and weekends.

Benefits include:

• Employer-sponsored Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
• Voluntary Life AD&D Insurance, Healthcare FSA, and Dependent Care FSA
• 3.5 weeks Paid Time Off per year
• Retirement plan (403B with matching program)
• 14 Paid Holidays per year (including 4 floating holidays)
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Employee assistance program
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Flexible schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $24