Family Mentor

The Family Mentor provides one-on-one support to clients by offering guidance and support to people who are struggling with substance abuse. The Family Mentor works closely with a variety of professionals to connect parents to treatment resources and provide for the safety and well‑being of children and families by delivering culturally competent services to the unique needs of the family.

START (Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams) is a family‑centered, collaborative intervention for families with Child Protective Services (CPS) involvement and children 0‑5 years of age, who are impacted by parental substance use. START services are provided to each individual and to the family as a whole, focused on strengthening the relationship between the parents and children.

• Provides for the safety, stability and well‑being of children and families during the referral period.
• Delivers culturally competent services using a strengths‑based approach to children and families consistent with evidence‑based practice models.
• Meets DCF timelines to connect with the family and facilitate the initial family meeting.
• Engages and works in partnership with the case manager and family to complete assessments.
• Responds to calls and client emergencies as needed, including being on‑call and working some weekends and public holidays as necessary.
• Meets with clients at least once a week to offer one‑on‑one support.
• Develops recovery plans, coping methods, and rehabilitation services with the client.
• Facilitates treatment assessments and referrals and provides client support in arranging for medical appointments, counseling, support groups, and other resources as needed.
• Monitors the client’s behavior, schedule, medication, and activities and reports any unusual behavior, conflicts, or recovery deviations to the relevant professionals.
• Provides transportation and resources and coordinates community support services as needed.
• Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day or night as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have lived experience with substance abuse, treatment, and recovery with a minimum of two years of continuous recovery.
• Requires knowledge of recovery resources and has experience interacting with individuals seeking recovery.
• Personal experience with child welfare preferred.
• Must possess a valid state Driver’s License, in force automobile liability insurance, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization’s insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position.

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Candidates must successfully complete pre‑employment drug screening, background screening, a fingerprint‑based records search, and reference checks. Continued employment is contingent upon annual background screening and participation in an ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program.

DCCCA is a drug‑free and smoke‑free workplace. This position is considered a safety‑sensitive position.

DCCCA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of DCCCA to comply with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the employment of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in every location in which DCCCA has facilities.

This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of Absence, Compensation, Training, And Any Other Terms, Conditions, And privileges of employment.