Mentor in Ventura

Mentor – Ventura County

Camden Case Management is currently seeking Mentors in Ventura. Qualified candidates will preferably have experience working in the mental health, addiction and/or coaching fields. Some supervision hours toward licensure may be available in this role.

With Camden Case Management, the mentor is the client’s primary source of support. Mentors take the lead in many aspects of client care, including daily communication, observation, and reporting. The client will spend the vast majority of face‑to‑face hours with their respective mentor in the client’s life. The entire Camden Case Management team depends on the mentor for in-depth and timely updates.

Within the chain of command, the mentor, who knows the client implicitly, will report to the case manager, their direct supervisor.

• Have face‑to‑face weekly sessions with client wherever the client needs support
• Monitor clients to ensure safety and support
• Conduct home visits
• Assist client in medication counts and adherence
• Conduct random toxicology screens (via urine samples)
• Provide support to clients, and assist them to practice the skills they are learning in clinical treatment
• Assist in life skills support (resume building, scheduling, budgeting, organizing, goal setting, job support, personal accountability and follow‑through, etc.)
• Engage in recovery‑related activities with their client (exercise, meditation, grocery shopping, 12‑step meetings, community development, etc.)
• Provide phone support for client
• Maintain ongoing communication with the case manager
• Document all sessions, interactions, and anything noteworthy

• Title:
  
  Mentor
• Reports to:
  
  Case Manager
• Schedule:
  
  Flexible hours Monday through Sunday (part‑time with potential for full‑time)
• Rate: $20.00‑$36.00 per hour (depending on assignments and qualifications)

• Familiarity with mental health treatment and services preferred; trauma and addiction‑informed skills also preferred
• Open to and encouraged to pursue education in the field of mental health/counseling/addiction/coaching studies
• CPR certified
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Organized and able to prioritize tasks based on urgency/importance
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to manage potential issues
• Maintain a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Experience in mental health treatment, recovery, and/or coaching preferred
• Able to remain empathetic, professional, and communicate effectively in stressful situations or crises

• Relevant experience: 1 year preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred

Interested candidates please respond via email with a cover letter and resume. Please include your availability.