Certified Recovery Mentor
Accepting applications until July 31st 2024
Salary: $21-$26/hr starting wage (+$1 for bilingual pay differential)
Job Type: Full time, 35-40 hrs/week
Progressive benefits include:
Paid self-care time each week
6 floating holidays per year
2 weeks of flexible PTO, 2 scheduled weeks of PTO after Pride Season and during the last week of the year
Sick leave
Flexible schedule
401k matching
Health, vision, dental
Monthly Wellness Stipend
****This position will report to the Program Director.
An up-to-date COVID-19 VACCINE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE If an offer is made, a COVID-19 Vaccine series must be completed by first day of employment. Medical and/or Religious exemptions will be assessed if needed by the applicant.
Background
The Marie Equi Center is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is To enrich the health of the Trans, Queer, Gender Diverse and Intersex communities through trauma-informed care, culturally affirming services and social justice advocacy.
Equi’s Community Health and Recovery Program is designed to connect unhoused or insecurely housed LGBTQAI2S+ folks - including the intersections of BIPOC, disability, elders and people who use drugs - with traditional health workers to facilitate better connection with health care, peer support, wraparound services, harm reduction, basic first aid, wound care, and recovery support. Our goal is to bring social services, and mental and physical health care to the people who need it most.
There is a strong social justice component to all positions within The Marie Equi Center, requiring critical thinking through the lens of anti-racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principles of anti-racism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values.
Our commitment to equity and social justice happens through advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote equity and opportunity for communities that have been historically harmed through colonization, racism, colorism, transphobia, homophobia, sexism, fatphobia, ableism, classism, and all other oppressive frameworks in our workplace and our communities.
We are interested in individuals who are representative of the diverse populations we serve and are dedicated to serving participants with quality and compassion. We prioritize hiring and training individuals who have lived experience of houselessness, and other identities/experiences relevant to the communities we serve (LGBTQAI2S+, BIPoC, neurodivergent, disabled).
Details
We prioritize hiring and training CRM’s who have lived experience of houselessness, and other identities/experiences relevant to the communities we serve (LGBTQIA2S+, Black, Brown & Indigenous Bodies of Culture, lived experience of houselessness or housing insecurity…etc.).
Certified Recovery Mentors (CRM) will function as peer mentors with lived experiences of drug use and recovery. The CRM will exhibit competency in harm reduction-centered personal recovery and coping skills, serving as an advocate for clients as they navigate recovery services and systems, providing support for clients in outpatient and inpatient settings. The CRM performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process. They assist program clients with scheduling and attending appointments, provide appointment reminders for folks who request it, and serve as peer advocates in clinical spaces.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Possesses the ability to share lived experiences to create trusted bonds with individuals and inspire hope that recovery is possible.
Supports individuals who are experiencing complex circumstances. Works to identify goals and enable members to achieve those goals through identifying local community assets, vetting their services, and making these resources accessible to members and providers.
Acts as point of contact for clients and families. May assume an advocate role on the participant’s behalf to ensure approval of the necessary services or accessibility of needed resource(s) for the member in a timely fashion.
Addresses social, economic, and behavioral health needs of clients receiving services. Communicates all care and coordination activity, risks, and care plan using standard documentation, information technology, and care coordination tools.
Educates and advocates for the function in a variety of settings to increase awareness and understanding of social determinants and the impact on individuals in recovery.
Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the continuum of care and community organizations to coordinate care and care plans.
Provides consulting and educational services with clients to reach collaborative agreements regarding appropriate venues of care and non-medical interventions including employment, recovery groups, events, and holistic alternatives.
Increases access to recovery and harm reduction services through innovative collaborations with Equi’s Peer Team.
Applies person-centered approaches to address goals and multiple recovery pathways.
Assist in the development of leadership development, education and outreach programs.
Collaboration with program clients, volunteers, staff, community partners, Program Director, and Executive director.
Complete HIPAA Training within 30 days of initial start date.
Assist and engage in data collection and evaluation for monthly/quarterly reporting.
Participate in Equi Center staff meetings, retreats, and board meetings as needed
Assist in communication support for the project both internally and externally via social media, email, phone, newsletters, earned media, etc.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to work independently and take initiative, while maintaining solid communication with and accountability to the Program Director & Executive Director
Ability to manage ambiguity and practice flexibility to adapt to changing tasks, work environments, or schedules
Demonstrated good judgment and comfort in making independent decisions, while also understanding limitations and knowing when to ask for additional support
Excellent organizational and record keeping skills
Trauma-informed and culturally specific approach to direct service delivery
Demonstrated ability to practice cultural humility, a deep commitment to equity and social justice, and experience engaging historically underserved people or communities in decision making
Proficient with technology including word processing, powerpoint, spreadsheets, social media, Zoom/Google Meets
Familiarity with local mental and behavioral health resources, social service programs and systems for the houseless
Strong understanding and practice of social care ethics and boundaries
Anti-oppression, anti-racist, diversity, equity and inclusion work experience.
Preferred Skills and Experience
At least 2-3 years experience in grassroots community organizing, campaigns, or direct service work
At least 2-3 years experience working in recovery services
Experience working with complex mental health needs
Resident of Oregon and strong ties to county in which you are applying
Ability to work both remotely and in-person via a hybrid schedule
Bilingual and bicultural lived experience preferred but not required
WORK SCHEDULE & LOCATION
The work in this position is primarily performed in-person but does have some remote elements. You will be provided with a work computer and phone. Employees must reside in either Oregon or SW Washington and be willing to travel onsite. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the recommendations by the CDC.
Necessary Special Requirements
Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
Employees are required to adhere to OSHA guidelines including but not limited to completing required training on time.
Commitment to Equity and Social Justice:
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, The Marie Equi Center is rooted in a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from the most vulnerable communities are at the forefront of our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We are interested in individuals who are representative of the diverse populations we serve and are dedicated to serving clients with quality and compassion. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team. We value and recognize innovation and teamwork. Our teams practice collaborative leadership to foster personal and professional growth, equity and social justice, and respect for people and staff. Trauma informed care is a cornerstone of our work.
Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews scheduled on an ongoing basis.
