Recovery Mentor at BestCare Treatment Services Inc

Bend, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Recovery Coaching, Client Transportation, Advocacy, Support Groups, Group Activities, Case Notes, Education Design, Community Resources, Sober Housing, Family Support, Confidentiality, Professionalism, Cultural Awareness, Compassion, Respect, Team Collaboration

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description Are you passionate about helping others and creating a positive impact in your community? BestCare is looking for an enthusiastic Certified Recovery Mentor to join our team at the Taylor Center in Bend, Oregon! This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to bring joy, connection, and hope to individuals on their recovery journey. What we’re looking for: Two years of continuous sobriety (required for certification). Your own lived experience with substance use—because your story matters. A positive attitude and a passion for helping others thrive. If you’re ready to turn your experience into hope and make every day meaningful, we’d love to hear from you! JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) provides support and directs services to people from the Residential, Detox and Outpatient Programs. CRMs will also assist people from other programs on a limited basis as needed, and provides regular support to clients through direct interactions, advocacy, and provision of transportation and referrals to community-based resources, as well as facilitation of classes, support groups, and group activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Participates and provides recovery coaching to people involved with BestCare Treatment Services through the following methods: Telephone contact with clients Provides client transportation Provides recovery coaching for clients during activities Makes home visits on a limited basis Supervises sober housing as needed Assists prep and clean-up for evening groups; Provides individual, couples, and family support; Attends program and all staff meetings as well as weekly supervision meetings; Provides direct support to detoxing clients as needed; Provides direct support to clients as they transition from detox to outpatient services; Works with the Supervisor to design and implement education, referral, and parent components of the program; Helps to facilitate classes and support groups along with group activities to ensure that they are sufficiently supervised and run smoothly; Maintains case notes of client contact; Completes attendance sheets, required report forms, and report client participation to Supervisor; Maintains a personal recovery program, if appropriate, as well as models recovery-appropriate behavior; Other related duties as assigned. ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs work in alignment with the BestCare’s mission, vision, values; Supports the organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a culture of open-mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion, and respect for all individuals; Strives to meet Program/Department goals and supports the organization’s strategic goals; Adheres to the organization’s Code of Conduct, Business Ethics, Employee Handbook, and all other relevant policies, procedures, and other compliance needs; Understands and maintains professionalism and confidentiality per HIPAA, 42 CFR, and Oregon Statutes; Attends required program/staff meetings and completes assigned training timely and satisfactorily; Ensures that any required certifications and/or licenses are kept current and renewed timely; Works independently as well as participates as a positive, collaborative team member; Performs other organizational duties as needed. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma (or equivalent) Familiarity with the substance-abusing population and people with disabilities For individuals recovering from the disease of addiction, must have maintained continuous sobriety for the previous one (1) year at the time of hire (temporarily reduced from 2 years) LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Current certification for Recovery Mentor issued by the State licensing body. New Hires that do not hold a current certification must obtain the certification within 30 days. Must maintain a valid Oregon Driver License or ability to obtain one upon hire and be insurable under the organization’s auto liability coverage policy (minimum 21 years of age and at least 3 years without any DUI or moving violations) PREFERRED: PSS or other THW certification a plus

Responsibilities

The Certified Recovery Mentor provides support and directs services to individuals in various recovery programs. Responsibilities include recovery coaching, client transportation, facilitating support groups, and maintaining case notes.