Family Mentor

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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.

START (Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams) is a family-centered,

collaborative intervention for families with Child Protective Services

(CPS) involvement and children 0-5 years of age, who are impacted by

parental substance use. START services are provided to each individual

and to the family as a whole, focused on strengthening the relationship

between the parents and children.

**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
  
  

**Education, Experience, and Licensure**

• 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.

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a

comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that

are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and

activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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, geneti s, 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.