Bilingual Recovery Mentor DOE

Overview

Washington St Campus - Portland, OR 97216

Salary Range: $22.44 - $29.91

Position Type:
Full Time

Position Close Date: 01/12/2026

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!

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

Volunteers of America Oregon is seeking a male‑identifying Bilingual Recovery Mentor to provide substance use recovery support services for Latino adult men receiving care in the Home Base Recovery program, a 13‑bed cohort model. The Recovery Mentor also provides Recovery Support Services to male‑identifying 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.

Compensation: $22.44 – $29.91/hour, a 3% bilingual differential is included in the posted salary range (Depends on Experience and/or Certifications). This is a full‑time position with excellent benefits! Benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long‑term disability insurance, 403(b) with automatic 5.5% contribution after 18‑months regardless of employee participation, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and other voluntary benefits and discounts.

A generous paid time off plan includes 15 days in the first year, 23 days in the second year, and 26 days in the third year, in addition to 10 paid holidays and 3 paid personal holidays per year.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• MHACBO Recovery Mentor certification (CRM) required or ability to obtain within six (6) months of date of hire.
• Bi‑lingual, bi‑cultural in Spanish/English required.
• 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.

• 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…