Family Mentor- Family First Prevention Services

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The Family Mentor provides one-on-one support to clients by offering

guidance and support to people who are struggling with substance abuse.

The Family Mentor works closely with a variety of professionals to

connect parents to treatment resources and provides for the safety and

well-being of the children and families by delivering culturally

competent services to the unique needs of the family.

**Essential Functions**

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• 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