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Relief/On-Call Parent Mentor (Mothers)

Morrison kids and Family services | PORTLAND, OR

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Posted Date 10/23/2024
Description
TITLE: Relief/On-Call Parent Mentor (Mothers)
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt/Hourly/6-9 Months 
LOCATION: Portland/Beaverton
SHIFT DETAILS: Part-time/20-25 hours/Monday through Friday
SALARY: $21.64/hr. - $23.02/hr. (Bilingual $23.59/hr. - $25.10/hr.)
 
Morrison Child and Family Services: We are a Joint Commission and Sanctuary accredited non-profit  
organization that provides a comprehensive array of services to children, adolescents, and their families. As an agency, Morrison, its team members, and clients commit to the following values of trauma-informed care:
 
  • Nonviolence - being safe and doing the right thing 
  • Emotional Intelligence - managing our feelings so we don’t hurt ourselves or others  
  • Social Learning - respecting and sharing ideas of our teams 
  • Democracy - shared decision making whenever possible 
  • Open Communication - saying what we mean and not being mean when we say it 
  • Social Responsibility - everyone makes a contribution to the organizational culture 
  • Growth and Change - creating hope for our clients and ourselves 
  • Equity - Assuring all can survive and thrive
Position Summary
Parent Mentors are role models demonstrating the possibility of change and a healthy life as a parent in recovery.  Parent Mentors provide system navigation based on a combination of their 
personal experience and professional training.
 
 Duties and Responsibilities 
  • Develop a trusting relationship with Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Self Sufficiency and/or Child Welfare-involved parents by providing regular contact and support, including attending court and/or meetings with ODHS 
  • Support parents in developing skills to parent in recovery and build social supports 
  • Link parents with culturally responsive treatment services and community resources as needed  
  • Encourage parents to advocate for their needs by coaching parents in understanding the boundaries and expectations of ODHS 
  • Provides community-based mentoring services including transporting parents and families 
  • Consult with ODHS staff regarding effective culturally specific practices to engage families  
  • Build relationships with ODHS, treatment services and dependency court systems and represent the Parent Mentor Program positively with community partners 
  • Communicate positively and professionally with ODHS staff and work collaboratively with caseworkers to support parents in achieving their goals 
  • Assist teammates and ODHS staff in recognizing culturally specific issues of addiction and recovery.
  • Attend weekly supervision and team meetings, and offer support to mentors on the team
  • Document contacts and visits with parents and maintain parent records
  • Attend all trainings as necessary and participate in panels and advisory groups as requested
  • Attainment of team and professional development goals on a yearly basis
  • Models and encourages direct, professional communication among all staff involved and contributes to the development of good employee morale
  • Participate in the practice and continuing implementation of the Sanctuary Model
  • Other duties as assigned to ensure successful operation of program/department

Experience/Education Requirements

  • Personal experience and knowledge of substance use disorder
  • Minimum 2 years in active recovery from using alcohol and other drugs
  • Personal experience of a ODHS Child Welfare case, closed for a minimum 1 year required
  • High School Diploma or GED or high school level writing and reading skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience/knowledge of multiple pathways to recovery
  • Mentored by Recovery Mentor/peer support
  • Volunteer and service in community
  • Shared lived experience with Spanish speaking families and families of color
  • Bilingual in English and another language
  • Knowledge of treatment and community resources preferred
  • Certified Recovery Mentor certificate through MHACBO

Other Requirements

  • Able to work shift hours and days, as assigned. Position may require work outside of usual work hours on occasion.
  • Able to pass a comprehensive criminal history background investigation.
  • Position requires driving and the use of a personal vehicle; must hold a valid drivers’ license, maintain minimum auto insurance policy, and maintain an acceptable driving record.
We are an Affirmative Action Plan Employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with our Affirmative Action Plan, Morrison uses E-Verify to determine employment eligibility after an offer is accepted.  
Applications will be reviewed as received.  Morrison reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period. 
Morrison employees are offered a variety of benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer-Paid Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).  
If your personal values align with our agency's vision and dedication to serving youth and families, please submit your résumé, application, and cover letter to www.morrisonkids.org/careers. 

 
Salary21.64 - 25.10 Hour
Location
In-Person
Position Type
Full Time
Experience
2-5 years | 5-10 years
Job Category
Nonprofit

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