What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Mentor - Topeka position at DCCCA?
Essential Functions
- Provides for the safety, stability and well-being of children and families during the referral period
- Delivers culturally competent services using a strengths-based approach to children and families consistent with the evidence-based practice models
- Meets DCF timelines to connect with the family and facilitate the initial family meeting
- Engages and works in partnership with the case manager and family to complete assessments
- Responds promptly to family crisis situations
- Meets with clients at least once a week to offer one-on-one support
- Develops recovery plans, coping methods and rehabilitation services with the client
- Facilitates treatment assessments and referrals and provides client support in arranging for medical appointments, counseling, support groups, and other resources as needed
- Monitors the client's behavior, schedule, medication, and activities and reports any unusual behavior, conflicts, or recovery deviations to the relevant professionals
- Provides transportation and resources and coordinates community support services as needed
- Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day or night as required
- Other duties as assigned
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required
- Must have lived experience with substance abuse, treatment, and recovery with a minimum of two to three years of sustained recovery; Working with an active recovery program (12-step, church/spiritual, other recovery support group) preferred
- Requires knowledge of recovery resources and has experience interacting with individuals seeking recovery
- Personal experience with child welfare preferred
- Must possess a valid state Driver's License, in force automobile liability insurance, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization's insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position.