Part Time Mentor Staff at The Grounds Recovery (Male Sober Living)

POSITION TITLE: Part Time MENTOR STAFF
PART-TIME POSITIONS
CLASSIFICATION: Hourly pay rate
PAY RATE: COMMENSURATE TO EXPERIENCE
POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediate
SUPERVISOR: PROGRAM DIRECTOR

The Resident Mentor is responsible for the supervision of clients in a Sober living setting. The Resident Mentor shall provide a safe, supportive, and caring environment in which the clients will continue their recovery. The Resident Mentor is expected to cooperate as a team member with case management and program director. The Resident Mentor has knowledge of and is culturally sensitive to clients and employees. This position is a great opportunity for students pursuing a career in this profession!

POSITION PURPOSE: To assist Program Director, Case Manager and mentor staff in delivery of program services to The Grounds program members.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Supervise program members to ensure a physically and emotionally safe environment. Provide a milieu for members (with social, behavioral, substance use and/or mental health issues), that allows for progress towards program goals, emotional growth, sobriety and positive relationships. Assist in the coordination and delivery of members’ day to day programming. Responsible for supervising and monitoring members during regular and non-regular business hours. Provide guidance, direction and support to members aligned with program and personal goals. Other member supervision duties may include taking attendance, supporting life skills classes, participation on field trips or excursions, facilitating house meetings, resident moves, help with shopping and budgeting, monitoring the residence housekeeping needs, administering BAC and urinalysis testing upon direction, recreational and other program activities. Mentors will assist in providing transportation of members as directed, such as appointments, meetings and job searching. Under direction of the Program Director and case managers, enforce limits for member's behavior; administer consequences and privileges according to program policy. Provide individual and group coaching, peer to peer mediation and conflict resolution. Perform other duties as assigned and/or requested. Employee will be required to participate in various physical activities with program members, such as surfing, yoga, hiking as well as daily cleaning, chores, cooking, etc.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma, a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred; a combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered. Pursuing a higher level of education in school and/or training particular to this field is also preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong knowledge of general work practices and work ethic
• Flexible individual displaying accuracy and dependability
• Ability to follow The Grounds Recovery policies and procedures
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work in a safe manner
• Ability to maintain professionalism and organization in a fast-paced environment during all situations
• Ability to consistently maintain mental and emotional stability and express assertive personality when necessary
• Ability to effectively write and verbally communicate in English
• Basic ability to read and interpret documents at a basic level, such as reports, spreadsheets, and instruction and procedure manuals
• Basic ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Beginning computer skills
• Excellent customer services skills including by person, e-mail or telephone
• Proficient ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and create resolution
• Proficient ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Proficient ability to plan and manage time
• Ability and willingness to appropriately share personal experiences with members and staff
• Proficient in crisis intervention and management, knowledge of behavior management techniques and verbal de-escalation processes, such as motivational interviewing
• Must be able to interact with members in a responsible and empathetic manner and to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries
• Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Basic knowledge of 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
• Must be minimum of 1 year sober and active in recovery.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license
• Must possess DMV record that meets the company’s auto insurance carrier requirements for coverage to operate company vehicles

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25