Description:
JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) provides support and directs services to people from the Residential, Detox and Outpatient Programs. It (Requires 2 Yrs Sobriety). 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:
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Participates and provides recovery coaching to people involved with BestCare Treatment Services through the following methods:
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Telephone contact with clients
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Provides client transportation
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Provides recovery coaching for clients during activities
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Makes home visits on a limited basis
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Supervises sober housing as needed
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Assists prep and clean-up for evening groups;
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Provides individual, couples, and family support;
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Attends program and all staff meetings as well as weekly supervision meetings;
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Provides direct support to detoxing clients as needed;
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Provides direct support to clients as they transition from detox to outpatient services;
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Works with the Supervisor to design and implement education, referral, and parent components of the program;
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Helps to facilitate classes and support groups along with group activities to ensure that they are sufficiently supervised and run smoothly;
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Maintains case notes of client contact;
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Completes attendance sheets, required report forms, and report client participation to Supervisor;
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Maintains a personal recovery program, if appropriate, as well as models recovery-appropriate behavior;
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Other related duties as assigned.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Performs work in alignment with the BestCare’s mission, vision, values;
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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;
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Strives to meet Program/Department goals and supports the organization’s strategic goals;
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Adheres to the organization’s Code of Conduct, Business Ethics, Employee Handbook, and all other relevant policies, procedures, and other compliance needs;
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Understands and maintains professionalism and confidentiality per HIPAA, 42 CFR, and Oregon Statutes;
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Attends required program/staff meetings and completes assigned training timely and satisfactorily;
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Ensures that any required certifications and/or licenses are kept current and renewed timely;
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Works independently as well as participates as a positive, collaborative team member;
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Performs other organizational duties as needed.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
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High School Diploma (or equivalent)
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Requires 2 years Sobriety with CRM provided by the company
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Familiarity with the substance-abusing population and people with disabilities
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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:
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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.
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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:
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PSS or other THW certification a plus
