Relief/On-Call Parent Mentor (Mothers)

• Develop a trusting relationship with Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Self Sufficiency and/or Child Welfare-involved parents by providing regular contact and support, including attending court and/or meetings with ODHS 
• Support parents in developing skills to parent in recovery and build social supports 
• Link parents with culturally responsive treatment services and community resources as needed  
• Encourage parents to advocate for their needs by coaching parents in understanding the boundaries and expectations of ODHS 
• Provides community-based mentoring services including transporting parents and families 
• Consult with ODHS staff regarding effective culturally specific practices to engage families  
• Build relationships with ODHS, treatment services and dependency court systems and represent the Parent Mentor Program positively with community partners 
• Communicate positively and professionally with ODHS staff and work collaboratively with caseworkers to support parents in achieving their goals 
• Assist teammates and ODHS staff in recognizing culturally specific issues of addiction and recovery.
• Attend weekly supervision and team meetings, and offer support to mentors on the team
• Document contacts and visits with parents and maintain parent records
• Attend all trainings as necessary and participate in panels and advisory groups as requested
• Attainment of team and professional development goals on a yearly basis
• Models and encourages direct, professional communication among all staff involved and contributes to the development of good employee morale
• Participate in the practice and continuing implementation of the Sanctuary Model
• Other duties as assigned to ensure successful operation of program/department

Experience/Education Requirements

• Personal experience and knowledge of substance use disorder
• Minimum 2 years in active recovery from using alcohol and other drugs
• Personal experience of a ODHS Child Welfare case, closed for a minimum 1 year required
• High School Diploma or GED or high school level writing and reading skills

• Experience/knowledge of multiple pathways to recovery
• Mentored by Recovery Mentor/peer support
• Volunteer and service in community
• Shared lived experience with Spanish speaking families and families of color
• Bilingual in English and another language
• Knowledge of treatment and community resources preferred
• Certified Recovery Mentor certificate through MHACBO

Other Requirements

• Able to work shift hours and days, as assigned. Position may require work outside of usual work hours on occasion.
• Able to pass a comprehensive criminal history background investigation.
• Position requires driving and the use of a personal vehicle; must hold a valid drivers’ license, maintain minimum auto insurance policy, and maintain an acceptable driving record.