What are the responsibilities and job description for the START Family Mentor position at DCCCA?
Full-Time
Essential Functions
Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening, background screening, a fingerprint-based records search, and reference checks. Continued employment is contingent upon annual background screening and participation in an ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program.
DCCCA is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.
DCCCA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of DCCCA to comply with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the employment of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in every location in which DCCCA has facilities. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and any other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
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 to calls and client emergencies as needed including being on-call and working some weekends and public holidays as necessary
- 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 years of continuous recovery
- 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.
Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening, background screening, a fingerprint-based records search, and reference checks. Continued employment is contingent upon annual background screening and participation in an ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program.
DCCCA is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.
DCCCA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of DCCCA to comply with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the employment of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in every location in which DCCCA has facilities. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and any other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.