JOB SUMMARY: 

The Recovery Mentor works with clients and staff at the assigned residential program to provide support,  assistance services, and advocacy for excellent patient care within the residency program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Works closely with other staff as a member of the treatment team to provide high quality patient care;
2. Completes initial intakes as requested by Intake Coordinator;
3. Maintains cleanliness of the medication and all work areas and performs other cleaning duties as assigned;
4. Works with the treatment team to maintain a healthy treatment milieu;
5. Ensures the safety of clients by making rounds for bed checks and being aware of client locations at all times;
6. Maintains accurate and confidential documentation in EMR (Electronic Medical Record) client files;
7. Answers phones and completes filing as needed;
8. Provides transportation for residents to attend medical appointments, self-help groups, and other appointments as needed;
9. Other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or Director;
10. Attends program and all staff meetings as well as weekly supervision meetings;
11. Maintains a personal recovery program as well as models recovery-appropriate behavior as applies;
12. Other related duties as assigned by supervisor or Program Manager.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Models BestCare’s mission, vision, and values, promoting integrity, compassion, and collaboration;
2. Supports the organization’s commitment to equity, respect, and inclusion, fostering an environment of open-mindedness, cultural awareness and respect for all individuals;
3. Aligns department goals with organizational strategic initiatives;
4. Complies with Code of Conduct, Business Ethics, Employee Handbook, and all relevant policies and OARs;
5. Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR, and Oregon statutes;
6. Completes assigned training timely and satisfactorily, and attends other seminars, training, and educational opportunities to develop professional skills and abilities;
7. Ensures that any required certifications and/or licenses are kept current and renewed timely;
8. Works independently and collaboratively as a positive member of the BestCare team;
9. Performs other organizational duties as assigned.

 EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Must have personal lived experience with Substance Use Disorder
• Must have maintained continuous recovery for the previous two (2) years at the time of hire 

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Requires certification as CRM-I or eligibility/commitment to obtain within 6 months of hiring (extra step when cert obtained)
• Current PSS or other TWH certification or ability/commitment to obtain within 6 months of hiring
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability and commitment to obtain within 6 weeks of hiring
• Current Food Handler’s certification or ability to obtain within 6 weeks of hiring (for residential programs)
• 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 with no Type A violations in the past 3 years, or three (3) or more Type B violations)

PREFERRED:

• Previous training, experience, or knowledge of treatment in the disease of addiction is preferred

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: 

Must have demonstrated competency or ability to attain competency for each of the following within a reasonable period: 

• Knowledge of alcohol and drug addiction and detoxification, community resources and recovery programs through personal, lived experience
• Ability to demonstrate a strong harm-reduction approach
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain documentation in the EMR program 
• Ability to take vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, weight)
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully in a diverse, multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work independently as well as participating as a positive, collaborative team member
• Ability to function effectively and use good judgment in crisis situations 
• Ability to work with the treatment team to maintain a healthy treatment milieu
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook), EHR platform, databases, virtual meeting platforms, internet, and ability to learn new or updated software
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Exhibits critical thinking skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidence as required by HIPAA, 42 CFR, and Oregon Statutes and BCTS Policies
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Ability to manage conflict resolution and anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately and effectively

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: 

Standard office equipment including computer/laptop, copy/fax/scanning machine, printer, telephone or multi-line phone, as well as blood pressure machines (digital and manual).

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The work environment is respectful, multi-cultural and inclusive, and the characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The position requires the employee to dress in a manner that meets the standards for professional attire at Best Care or per department-or job-specific requirements (See Dress Code Policy in Employee Handbook).  Other working conditions/demands include:

• Primarily indoors (95%) and in-person (100%)
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must wear attire as prescribed for staff working in residential services
• Frequently sits at a desk, stands, walks, bends/stoops, reaches above/below shoulders, uses arms, wrists, hands, and grasps/squeezes
• Occasionally twists, crouches/squats
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks/motions, have good manual dexterity
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 20 lbs. frequently and push/pull 21-75 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to hear alarms/telephone/audio/normal speaking voice
• Must be able to drive motor vehicle to perform job
• May be exposed to communicable disease