Parent Mentor; Washington County - Mothers

Title:

Parent Mentor – Mothers

Position:
Full‑time / In‑person

Location:

Washington County

Typical

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

FLSA Status:
Full time (non‑exempt/hourly)

Travel Required:

Yes

Salary: $21.64/hr – $23.85/hr

Morrison Child and Family Services is a Joint Commission and Sanctuary accredited non‑profit organization that provides a comprehensive array of services to children, adolescents, and their families. Our values of trauma‑informed care include:
Nonviolence – being safe and doing the right thing Emotional Intelligence – managing our feelings so we don’t hurt ourselves or others Social Learning – respecting and sharing ideas of our team Democracy – shared decision making whenever possible Open Communication – saying what we mean and not being mean when we say it Social Responsibility – everyone makes a contribution to the organizational culture Growth and Change – creating hope for our clients and ourselves

The Parent Mentor program matches parent mentors who have lived experience of involvement with ODHS child welfare and are currently living a recovery lifestyle with parents entering the Child Welfare system. Parent mentors serve as role models, demonstrating the possibility of change and a healthy life as a parent in recovery.

• Empower and coach parents through their case with ODHS, support them at family meetings and court hearings, drive parents to appointments in Washington County, and connect parents to culturally specific resources.
• Develop a trusting relationship with child‑welfare‑involved parents by providing regular contact and support, and by attending court and/or meetings with ODHS.
• Build relationships with ODHS Child Welfare, treatment services, and dependency court systems, representing the Parent Mentor Program positively with all County partners.
• Communicate positively and professionally with ODHS staff and collaborate with caseworkers to support parents in achieving their goals.
• Consult with ODHS Child Welfare staff regarding effective culturally specific practices to engage families of the assigned client population.
• Demonstrate a commitment to developing a thorough knowledge of the Sanctuary model and other organizational policies and practices.
• Participate in staff development, in‑services, and training related to workplace effectiveness; model professional behaviors and implement improvements to business practices with awareness of their impact in a trauma‑informed behavioral healthcare organization.

• Personal experience and knowledge of addiction issues.
• Minimum 2 years in active recovery from using alcohol and other drugs.
• Personal experience of an ODHS Child Welfare case closed for at least 1 year.
• High School Diploma or GED or high school‑level writing and reading skills.

• Position requires personal transportation for regular travel within Washington County and surrounding counties; must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and personal auto liability insurance.
• Applicants pursuing CADC certification should be advised that this role does not fulfill the supervision requirements necessary for internship credit.
• Must pass a criminal history check.

Environment:
Work is done in clinical offices, community settings, including Morrison Residential, administration buildings, public locations, and social service sites. Breaks and meals may be interrupted. Universal Precautions and alertness to the environment are critical, as violence, disease exposure, biohazards, noise, and contaminants may be present.

Mental Demands:
Work is diverse and may involve addressing new and unique circumstances. The work can be unpredictable and interrupt planned tasks, requiring flexible time management.

Physical Demands:
Ability to remain calm and emotionally available while serving youth, adults, and/or families who have experienced trauma. Proficient with office equipment, able to perform physical interventions if needed in accordance with program and training, and able to reach, stoop, and perform repetitive wrist and hand motions.

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