Parent Mentor

LIFEWAYS INC•Ontario, OR

2d•$22 - $22

About The Position

In alignment with Lifeways’ mission of providing hope and healing in our community, this position is designed for individuals whose lived experience directly supports and strengthens the families we serve. The qualifications listed below are essential and non-negotiable for this role. Applicants must meet all requirements to be considered. This clarity helps ensure we are able to identify candidates who are best positioned to succeed in this role and support the individuals and families we serve.

Requirements

Lived experience as a parent formerly involved with the child welfare system
Personal experience with an ODHS Child Welfare case that has been closed for a minimum of one (1) year
Personal experience and knowledge of addiction issues
If in recovery, a minimum of two (2) years of sobriety
Must not be a current or recent (within the past one year) perpetrator in a child abuse or neglect determination
High School Diploma or GED, or demonstrated high school–level reading and writing skills
Family Peer Mentor certification required within one (1) year of hire
Valid driver’s license
TB screening
Must pass a criminal background check

Responsibilities

Empower and coach parents through their case with ODHS.
Support parents at family meetings and court hearings.
Drive parents to appointments in Malheur County.
Connect parents with culturally specific resources.
Role model and demonstrate the possibility of change and a healthy life as a parent in recovery with parents currently entering the Child Welfare system.
Develop, build rapport and trust with child welfare-involved parents by providing regular contact and support.
Provide support for other mentors on the team.
Build relationships with ODHS Child Welfare, treatment services and dependency court systems.
Represent the Parent Mentor Program positively with all County partners.
Communicate positively and professionally with ODHS staff and work collaboratively with caseworkers to support parents in achieving their goals.
Consult with ODHS Child Welfare staff regarding effective culturally specific relevant practices to engage families of the assigned client population.

Benefits

$3,000 new hire bonus (new hired full-time staff), or $1,500 new hire bonus (new hired part-time staff)
Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance, AD&D - Company Paid
Short Term Disability- Company Paid
Long Term Disability
Supplemental Life Insurance
401K Retirement Plan (Traditional or ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6%
Retirement and Financial Planning Services
Shift differential incentives
Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education
Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities
Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)
Sick Leave for part-time staff
(11) Paid Holidays
Tuition reimbursement program
Commuter Mileage Incentive
Cell phone reimbursement
Clinical Supervision
Wellness Program reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being