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Description JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) provides support and directs services to people from the Residential, Detox and Outpatient Programs. It (Requires 2 Yrs Sobriety). CRMs will also assist people from other programs on a limited basis as needed, and provides regular support to clients through direct interactions, advocacy, and provision of transportation and referrals to community-based resources, as well as facilitation of classes, support groups, and group activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Participates and provides recovery coaching to people involved with BestCare Treatment Services through the following methods: • Telephone contact with clients • Provides client transportation • Provides recovery coaching for clients during activities • Makes home visits on a limited basis • Supervises sober housing as needed • Assists prep and clean-up for evening groups; • Provides individual, couples, and family support; • Attends program and all staff meetings as well as weekly supervision meetings; • Provides direct support to detoxing clients as needed; • Provides direct support to clients as they transition from detox to outpatient services; • Works with the Supervisor to design and implement education, referral, and parent components of the program; • Helps to facilitate classes and support groups along with group activities to ensure that they are sufficiently supervised and run smoothly; • Maintains case notes of client contact; • Completes attendance sheets, required report forms, and report client participation to Supervisor; • Maintains a personal recovery program, if appropriate, as well as models recovery-appropriate behavior; • Other related duties as assigned. ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Performs work in alignment with the BestCare’s mission, vision, values; • Supports the organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a culture of open-mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion, and respect for all individuals; • Strives to meet Program/Department goals and supports the organization’s strategic goals; • Adheres to the organization’s Code of Conduct, Business Ethics, Employee Handbook, and all other relevant policies, procedures, and other compliance needs; • Understands and maintains professionalism and confidentiality per HIPAA, 42 CFR, and Oregon Statutes; • Attends required program/staff meetings and completes assigned training timely and satisfactorily; • Ensures that any required certifications and/or licenses are kept current and renewed timely; • Works independently as well as participates as a positive, collaborative team member; • Performs other organizational duties as needed. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma (or equivalent) • Requires 2 years Sobriety with CRM provided by the company • Familiarity with the substance-abusing population and people with disabilities • For individuals recovering from the disease of addiction, must have maintained continuous sobriety for the previous one (1) year at the time of hire (temporarily reduced from 2 years) LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: • Current certification for Recovery Mentor issued by the State licensing body. New Hires that do not hold a current certification must obtain the certification within 30 days. • Must maintain a valid Oregon Driver License or ability to obtain one upon hire and be insurable under the organization’s auto liability coverage policy (minimum 21 years of age and at least 3 years without any DUI or moving violations) PREFERRED: • PSS or other THW certification a plus