Female Recovery Peer Mentor

Peer Recovery Mentor

All candidates must be female, or a person regardless of their assigned sex at birth identifies as a woman.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The primary responsibility of a peer recovery mentor is to provide support to individuals throughout their recovery journey. Regardless of the stage of change the individual is in, the mentor offers guidance, support, and encouragement without judgment and remains open to all forms of treatment options. The mentor acts as a role model for recovery, while also assisting families in accessing community resources.

This may include attending appointments, coordinating transportation, and making referrals. Additionally, mentors provide information and education on recovery alternatives, relapse prevention, accessing physical and behavioral health resources, social and life skill support for parenting children, and helping to meet the family's basic needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

90% Engage with Referred Families, up to a caseload of 20 families.

• Accept and initiate contact within 24 hours for all assignments.
• Attend and participate in multi-agency and community meetings as required and/or assigned.
• Completing all documentation and managing family files in accordance with Family Tree Relief Nursery, the Oregon Government Ethics Commission, and MHACBO (Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon).
• Follow the FTRN service delivery model, which includes but is not limited to, time frames, person-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based approach to aid in the recovery and empowerment of families.
• Keep documentation, and all other Family Tree Relief Nursery reporting requirements, up to date within 48 hours of family contact.
• Provide comprehensive outreach services ranging from home visits to community support.
• Work with families to establish goals that will assist them by regular in-person contact focusing on all aspects of wellness and specialized support.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

10% Other Duties

• Present in Court as required.
• Support Front Office Coordinator with answering phones, and greeting visitors as needed.

General Expectations:

• Attend and participate in required supervision, team meetings, All-Staff meetings, and Family Tree Relief Nursery training as required.
• Attend Community and family events as assigned.
• Complete all data and reports in the time frames stipulated.
• Comply with all health and safety standards per state regulations.
• Comply with State guidelines regarding mandated reporting of suspected abuse and/or neglect.
• Document hours and mileage in accordance with Family Tree Relief Nursery policies
• Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record, driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance while employed by Family Tree Relief Nursery
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, CF42, and Family Tree Relief Nursery's policy and procedures.
• Obtain required continuing education as needed ensuring continued required certification requirements for Family Tree Relief Nursery position based upon compliance and programming needs.
• Participate in Family Tree Relief Nursery fundraising activities as assigned.
• Participate in the delivery of Parent Education in accordance with Family Tree Relief Nursery Programming
• Serve as a member of one Family Tree Relief Nursery Committee, carrying out duties of this committee as agreed during regular meetings.
• Serve as a member of one Family Tree Relief Nursery Event Committee, carrying out duties of this committee as agreed during planning meetings.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• All work performed shall be in alignment with the philosophy and in keeping with the mission and values of Family Tree Relief…