START Family Mentor
About The Position
This role requires that candidates themselves have lived experience with substance use, recovery, and child welfare. At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals, strengthening families, and creating pathways to recovery and hope. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated full-time START Family Mentor in the Craven County area to join our Child First START Team. This isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to use your own recovery journey and life experiences to help families overcome challenges, build resilience, and work toward reunification and long-term success. As a valued member of our collaborative and supportive team, you'll play a critical role in helping families impacted by substance use disorders discover that recovery is possible.
Requirements
- Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) Certification, or willingness to obtain within one year
- Minimum of two years in sustained recovery
- Personal lived experience with substance use and recovery
- Direct or indirect lived experience with the child welfare system
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Commitment to abstinence from substance use (individuals utilizing MOUD are encouraged to apply)
- Ability to collaborate effectively with families, child welfare professionals, and community partners
Responsibilities
- Provide hope, mentorship, and advocacy based on your lived recovery experience
- Support families as they navigate child welfare, treatment, court, and community resources
- Help parents engage in recovery and build sustainable support networks
- Collaborate with child welfare workers, treatment providers, and community partners
- Educate community stakeholders and child welfare staff about recovery and substance use disorders
- Participate in collaborative case planning and decision-making that puts families first
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate: $21.63 - $22.50, based on education and experience
- Flexible, non-traditional schedule
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
- Supervision for licensure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
