Addiction Recovery Mentor

JOB Do you have a passion for supporting individuals on their journey to recovery? Do you enjoy working as part of a dedicated treatment team? If so, please read on!Marion County Health and Human Services is seeking a recovery mentor to join our treatment team at the Psychiatric Crisis Center. This position provides person centered, recovery-oriented substance use disorder mentor services in both the community and clinic settings to individuals enrolled in our diversion programs.GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIESAssist and support persons served in county addiction treatment programs in accessing community health and social services; refer persons served to appropriate resources; advocate to obtain required services as necessary; provide information and education on wellness-related issues. SUPERVISION RECEIVEDWork under the general direction of a clinical supervisor or designee who assigns work, establishes goals and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness. SUPERVISION EXERCISEDSupervision and lead work are not responsibilities of this classification. If an appointing authority assigns an employee to a full spectrum of lead worker duties, the county shall compensate the employee as described in the Marion County Personnel Rules. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Screen potential clients, ensure eligibility and perform intakes; provide treatment planning and case management of clients over contract period; assist with referrals to eligible services; effectively communicate agency policy, mission, values, and decisions to program participants.Provide engagement services. Provide direct mentoring and support services in individual as well as group settings. Work independently within given guidelines, demonstrate flexibility to best serve client needs; effectively engage clients in problem solving towards mutually agreed upon goals. Facilitate individual and group-counseling services in the areas of specialty groups, outside of traditional treatment group focuses/settings as well as traditional treatment focuses/settings. Conduct drug and alcohol testing to include breathalyzer, urine testing, and oral testing. Assess and develop levels of care for placement during the intake process under the direction of the facilities clinical supervisor as deemed necessary.Meet, network and establish professional working relationships with community partners, resources and other identified services and supports. Share mission and values with collaborating organizations, and the community; participate fully as a member of the Marion County Adult Alcohol and Drug Treatment team as a supportive, reliable, positive, and professional team member while working effectively with alcohol and drug treatment providers, crisis workers, families, DHS/Child Welfare, corrections, and others involved to provide a healthy and supportive recovery-based environment.Ensure compliance with agency and funder documentation; meet performance standards and deadlines set forth by the county program and partnering agencies regarding quantity, timeliness, and quality of work; maintain clinical records in accordance with federal, state, county health, and program requirements under the direction of the facility's clinical supervisor.Other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.