Certified Recovery Mentor at Outreach Center

Seeking a part-time (14 hours per week) Certified Recovery Mentor at the Outreach Center to work with adults engaged in chemical dependency therapy. The position works with treatment team to promote recovery and help achieve identified goals of recovery. The CRM cultivates the consumer’s ability to make informed independent choices and assists in gaining information as well as support from the community for the consumer. This position will also provide support at the CHD Outreach Center.

Experience /Qualifications:

Minimum of High School Graduate (equivalent considered) 

Ability to understand and implement instructional methods while demonstrating flexibility, creativity and autonomy.

Ability to work with team, other professionals, para professionals and lay persons.

Have familiarity with community resources for adults and adults in recovery.

Must have a history of substance use recovery, with a minimum of the two previous years of sobriety and maintained abstinence.

Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s license and be insurable for client service purposes.

Must pass all criminal history background investigations as required by ORS 536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200-407-007-0370,  and pass a standard drug screening.

Possess MHACBO certification as a Certified Recovery Mentor preferred. 

Have completed or be willing to complete trainings specific to the position within a reasonable time from the date of hire.

Verifiable abstinence from alcohol and drugs for 2 years. 

Essential Job Functions:

Primarily provides 1:1 pro-social guidance and support for individual consistent with self-directed treatment goals as documented in Individual Service and Support Plan

Most work with peers in the community, however some work may occur at other locations such as the county jail and hospital. 

Consider ways to be engaged in purposeful relationships to build stronger, healthier individuals and communities.

Conduct assessments, treatment plans, counseling sessions and groups when appropriate.

Assist peers to access community, such as getting to employment, appointments, social activities, and shopping.

Provide face to face engagement with guests.

Connect guests with SUD treatment services.

Connect guests with 12 Step meetings.

Connect guests with community resources ie: food, clothing, housing, & etc. (utilize available resource lists)

Inventory and stock needed supplies like paper in printers, coffee cups, check client computer, garbage bags, and other paper products.

Outreach individuals who have shown up on ED reports.

When possible ask guests to complete survey.

All other duties as assigned. 

CHD is a nonprofit corporation that is recognized statewide as an innovator. Join a team that has the capability to manage their own work and make decisions at the level of service to the customer.

Apply through our website at www.chdinc.org/employment. Cover Letter REQUIRED with application.

Call 541-962-8881 if you need assistance.

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