Floating Lead Mentor - Male

BRIDGES TO CHANGE INC

5d•$27

About The Position

This full-time Floating Lead Mentor position is primarily gender responsive, serving male identifying participants. This position is intended to provide coverage gap support across all BTC programming, between Wednesday and Sunday. The Floating Lead Mentor will support participants who experience substance use, mental health disorders, homelessness, chronic or acute medical conditions, and other support needs for individuals located in Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties. With the coordination of the Associate Director, the Floating Lead Mentor will be assigned shifts based on business necessity. The Floating Lead Mentor acts as a peer role model and documents the progress for each participant. The Floating Lead Mentor assists participants in engaging in harm-reduction supports and developing sustainable supports in various communities.

Requirements

Certified as a Peer Wellness Specialist within 90 days of hire, required
State ORCHARDS BCU background check clearance, required
Minimum 1 year of continuous sobriety, required and maintained
Lived experience related to the population served; 2 years of verifiable recovery experience, required
Personal vehicle, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record in accordance with Bridges to Change’s auto liability policy requirements, required
Demonstrated success at working effectively in a diverse, collaborative team environment, with skills in promoting inclusion and cultural responsiveness
Experience with outreach efforts and activities within the tri-county area.
Basic understanding of under-served populations within the tri-county area, and ability to offer/access appropriate resources.
Experience in collaborating with community partners to identify shortcomings in the organization and in building partnerships to improve outcomes
Experience with harm-reduction supports and engaging with community members who experience high support needs.
Excellent communication, trauma informed approach and conflict resolution skills
Experience with crisis prevention, intervention and response
Experience with de-escalation techniques and ability to manage high risk population effectively
Ability to maintain high professional standards at all times with participant, staff, and community partners
Computer literate; functional ability with Microsoft programs.

Nice To Haves

GED/High School Diploma, preferred

Responsibilities

Serves a diverse population effectively, through management of an assigned caseload of participants while acting as a peer role modeling recovery.
Performs random and as-needed urine drug screenings.
Assists participants in developing a support network by introducing them to various models of recovery in the community and attending community support activities with them.
Assesses needs of participants, connects them with applicable resources and develops a transition plan.
Transports participants and encourages them to develop self-sufficiency.
Assists participants in securing housing and employment, as needed.
Completes daily progress notes in electronic medical records system.
Works collaboratively with community partners in a professional manner, including regular interaction with participant’s counselors and/or parole/probation officers.
Facilitates classes and skill groups, as assigned.
Maintains accurate and timely reports and documentation.
Abides by organization policies and procedures, confidentiality laws, professional boundaries, peer support principles and relevant federal/state treatment regulations and standards.
Participates in weekly supervision and meetings, as assigned.
Role models exceptional mentor duties, and assists Program Manager/Supervisor with training teammates and resolving issues through effective problem solving.
In the absence of the Program Manager/Supervisor, serves as the point of accountability and decision making for staff and community inquires.
Assists Program Manager with various tasks to ensure contract compliance, quality assurance, accurate data collection/reporting, ethical practice and effective operations, including special projects, as assigned.

Benefits

11 Paid Holidays
5 Additional Paid Days: 3 Self-Care, 1 Birthday, 1 Personal Holiday
Generous PTO policy and Sabbatical
Employer Paid Medical, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Dental, Vision, FSA, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance
5% Retirement Match with no waiting period
Annual bonus program
Annual professional development allotment
Mileage reimbursement at federal rate for work related travel
Inclusive workplace culture
Bilingual wage differential