Volunteer-Project Network #1464

LifeWorks Northwest • Portland, OR

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About The Position

This volunteer opportunity is based out of LifeWorks NW's Project Network site. The role involves providing a safe and secure environment for clients and their children, organizing and supervising recovery-oriented activities, and offering skills training in daily living activities. Volunteers will also provide support during emergencies and maintain confidentiality regarding client treatment records.

Requirements

• Good communication and listening skills.
• The ability to make decisions quickly and remain calm and be flexible.
• If recovering from a substance abuse related disorder, must be able to demonstrate continuous sobriety under nonresidential, independent living conditions for the immediate past two years.
• Ability to establish and maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries with the clients and their children.
• Basic computer skills including keyboarding, use of mouse, ability to navigate website and use common web browser.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and maintains a cooperative working relationship with others in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to perform essential functions of job without creating a direct threat to the safety of self or others.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries both on and offsite.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure environment for clients and their children.
• Organize, supervise and encourage client participation in recovery-oriented social, educational and recreational activities.
• Provide skills training in activities of daily living, including meal preparation, housekeeping chores, interpersonal relationships, effective communication, etc.
• Provide support and assistance during site emergencies (inclement weather, earthquakes, fire, etc.), following site policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
• Accurately complete online trainings.
• Continually increase level of cultural sensitivity, awareness and competency.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Social Assistance
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees