Mentor, Substance Abuse Counselor, Community Health

POWER is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives from addiction. We provide trauma-informed treatment and recovery support services for women with substance use and co-occurring disorders, fostering a safe, supportive environment where women can heal, grow, and build lasting recovery.

The Mentor, is a critical role in supporting women in recovery by providing peer-based, non-clinical services rooted in lived experience. This position helps individuals navigate recovery by offering guidance, encouragement, and connection to community resources.

Through relationship-building, mentorship, and skill development, the Mentor empowers clients to make recovery-oriented changes and build sustainable, healthy lives.

Client Engagement & Recovery Support

• Provide ongoing recovery support services to approximately 20–30 individuals
• Conduct outreach and use assertive engagement strategies
• Build trusting relationships and motivate clients
• Model healthy recovery behaviors

Recovery Planning & Skill Development

• Complete needs assessments and develop Recovery Plans
• Monitor progress and review plans regularly
• Teach recovery and life skills
• Empower clients in their recovery journey

Resource Navigation & Community Connection

• Connect clients to community resources
• Assist with accessing services and support networks
• Provide education on self-help groups
• Promote multiple pathways to recovery

Collaboration & Care Coordination

• Partner with providers and agencies
• Work with internal teams
• Support treatment engagement
• Participate in meetings

Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete documentation accurately and on time
• Maintain records per policy
• Participate in training and outreach

Required

• Must be at least 18 years of age, have a minimum of 4 years' experience living with a substance abuse disorder, and a minimum of 4 years' of demonstrated recovery time. Must be willing to share personal recovery experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license in good standing
• Reliable vehicle and motor vehicle Insurance
• Act 34, 33, and 73 Clearances
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and sharepoint navigation
• CRS (Certified Recovery Specialist) credential required; or ability to complete required training for subsequent certification by the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) within three months of hire.

Preferred

• Two years' work history in a behavioral health care environment preferred
• Knowledge of ROSC and trauma-informed care
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and with all types of people
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and sharepoint navigation
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the complexities of problems with alcohol and other drug use and the challenges of recovery
• Open to multiple-pathways approach to treatment and recovery services

Working Conditions

• Ability to work and deliver services in the community; including but not limited to client's homes, CYF offices, health care facilities/hospitals, the Allegheny County Jail, and other locations throughout Allegheny County.
• Ability to maintain a reliable vehicle and travel daily for the role. This includes weather changes.
• Ability to work the hours necessary to complete the work.
• The ability to withstand various weather patterns and traverse stairs to approach client homes.

• Builds relationships with clients
• Engages community effectively
• Implements Recovery Plans
• Connects clients to resources
• Maintains accurate documentation
• Collaborates with team

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision and prescription benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement plan (401k with match)
• Life Insurance, long term disability
• Professional development
• Educational reimbursement

Perks

• A great team and culture
• Employee art room
• Employee meditation room
• Free Coffee!

Mission-driven work, collaborative environment, and meaningful client impact.

Supportive leadership and development opportunities.

POWER is an equal opportunity employer.