Family Recovery Navigator - (CRM) Multnomah County - RS017

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW•Gresham, OR

29d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the NARA NW Family Recovery Navigator is to provide assistance and advocacy for Native American families who are involved with ODHS / ICWA in Multnomah County. Navigators actively reach out to clients both in person and by phone to support the engagement process with FIT/ ART or SUD treatment services and/or their ODHS caseworker. The Navigator will work to eliminate any barriers to treatment participation including appointments with OHP, transportation, client fears and motivation, and understanding family or relationship resistance to treatment.

Requirements

Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) certification through MHACBO required.
Either a High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification required.
Understanding of 12-step model of recovery.
Willingness and ability to work flexible work schedule.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
Reliable transportation, a valid Driver's License with a clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the Native American / Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Respond to clients in a trauma informed manner, creating a safe space when meeting with clients.
Address client in distress or crisis, using culturally educated means and by using knowledge of local resources, and treatment services.
Practice recovery-oriented system of care recognizing the individuals cultural needs and peer principles with clients by using person-first language.
Provide information about, the various types of recovery, and recovery supports, and guide clients to their preferred recovery program, Wellbriety, AA, or NA.
Transport clients to initial SUD assessment, 12-step meetings, UAs, and other recovery activities.
Assist clients in finding resources for clean and sober housing, and childcare.

Benefits

14 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!
Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
13 Paid Days of Sick Time
13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
$50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
401(k) with 4% Match
Employee Assistance Program
Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
Referral Program- (Up to $1000 Dollars)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC