Recovery Mentor #58005 $22.44+ DOE

Make a difference with VOA Oregon! For over 125 years, Volunteers of America Oregon has been dedicated to serving the most vulnerable members of our community. Through our programs in behavioral health, addiction treatment, reentry services, and support for children and families, we provide life-changing services that promote safety, healing, and empowerment.

Join a mission-driven organization that truly values its employees! This is a full-time position with excellent benefits, including:

Comprehensive health coverage- medical, dental, and vision insurance, with an employee medical premium starting at just $12.50 per paycheck

Financial protection- life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance

Retirement security- 403(b) with an automatic 5.5% employer contribution after 18 months, regardless of employee participation

Work-life balance- a generous paid time off (PTO) plan, starting with accruals that earn 15 days in the first year, 23 days in the second, and 26 days in the third

Upfront sick leave- 80 hours of front-loaded sick time (prorated in the first year), which resets annually on January 1

Paid holidays- 10 paid holidays each year, plus three personal holidays (prorated in the first year) for employees to take time off to celebrate holidays, events, or milestones that matter most to them

Student loan forgiveness- As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, VOA Oregon is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which can help employees reduce or eliminate their federal student loan debt after 10 years of qualifying payments.

Additional perks- flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, and other voluntary benefits and discounts

At VOA Oregon, you'll be part of a compassionate and dedicated team, making a real difference in our community. Apply today!

Position Close Date:08/14/2025

***Applicants must upload a resume to their application in order to be considered for this opportunity.***

Position Summary: The Recovery Mentor provides substance use recovery support services for clients of the Homebase Recovery, Latino Homebase Recovery, Sacramento House and Harry Watson House. The Direct Service Professional provides Recovery Support Services to male participants who are enrolled in VOA Outpatient Treatment Services program. Support services may include assistance with benefits paperwork, linkage to recovery resources, including the recovery community, medication assistance, and teaching and modeling positive recovery skills.

Education, Training & Experience:

* High school diploma or GED required.

* MHACBO Recovery Mentor certification (CRM) required or ability to obtain within six (6) months of date of hire.

* Experience working with clients who are in recovery from substance use disorders, and who are experiencing mental illness.

* Experience with engagement enhancement strategies.

* Experience with electronic health records preferred.

Competencies:

* Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

* Ability to effectively communicate with patients, coworkers and community partners.

* Mission-focused and passionate.

* Commitment to the highest level of ethical and professional standards.

* Knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multicultural and diverse socioeconomic situations.

* Basic computer skills and ability to document services in an electronic record.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

* Must be able to pass criminal background check.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Provide recovery support services and mentoring for clients.

* Provide services that may include assistance with benefits paperwork; linkage to recovery resources, including the recovery community.

* Teach and model positive recovery skills.

* Monitor and assist clients with medications.

* Count medications, dispose properly of medications as needed and ensure that medications are accurately recorded in logbook.

* Provide supervision of clients to ensure a safe, secure, and sanitary environment. Provide crisis support as needed.

* Write and maintain accurate and timely treatment documentation including electronic health records.

* Scan medication forms to medical records department to upload in electronic health record.

* Promptly communicate treatment, policy, and security issues to appropriate staff member, such as any unapproved onsite visitors.

* Participate with team members (clinical, administrative and support staff) in a collaborative manner that contributes to healthy team functioning.

Work Environment:

* Works in a recovery residence and at an outpatient treatment clinic with moderate light and temperature.

* Must be prepared to handle client crises and/or emergencies .

Schedule: Full-time 40 hours/week

Volunteers of America Oregon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.