What are the responsibilities and job description for the Male Recovery Mentor/ Peer Specialist position at New Priorities Family Services?
Available Position for Male Recovery Mentor/Peer Specialist
Are you looking for work that is rewarding, helps people with recovery from addiction, and where you can share your own recovery journey? We invite you to bring your experience to NPFS.
New Priorities Family Services is seeking a Male Recovery Mentor/Peer Specialist to work in our nonprofit Mental Health & Addictions outpatient program in Redmond, Oregon. This position will provide mentoring/peer support services to the substance abusing client and their family. Also, there is the opportunity to be able to obtain certification to assist mental health clients if interested and you meet the requirements. This position is for a peer mentor so the person will need to be in recovery.
Minimum required qualifications
1) Documented abstinence for a minimum of 2 years
2) MHACBO certification for Certified Recovery Mentor or willing to acquire certification within 45 days of being hired (NPFS will send/pay for successful candidate to required trainings)
3) Valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance. Applicant must be able to pass criminal background check and drug screening. (not necessarily eliminated due to past history).
4) High School diploma or GED.
Successful Candidate must be committed to working with diverse community populations and community resources. Days/hours vary. Will be some evening hours.
Recovery Mentor duties
- Direct interactions with clients who are assigned to recovery.
- Transportation: taking clients to some appointments, when appropriate, if approved by supervisor.
- Collaborate with treatment team, agency, client's support networks, and community providers to address the needs of clients.
- Helping monitor clients who are in residential, detox, or are incarcerated to stay connected with them and ensure that they remain connected to NPFS.
- Helping clinicians with groups at the office. Assisting other treatment activities.
- Helping clients develop and connect to sober recovery activities
- Conduct urinary analysis on clients as needed.
- Must have the ability to get along with co-workers and community partners.
- Ability to function in crisis situations.
- The recovery mentor will maintain a personal recovery program as well as model recovery-appropriate behavior.
Additional benefits include mileage reimbursement, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave pay, medical insurance, and assistance in professional trainings.
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $28