Parent Mentor (Salem, OR)

Parent Mentor (Salem, OR)

27 Jun 2024
Oregon, Salem 00000 Salem USA

Parent Mentor (Salem, OR)

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Parent Mentor

Salem, OR

Full-Time, Full Benefits

Job Code: PM-438

Our Parent Mentor program is looking for fathers to serve as mentors to Child Welfare-involved fathers in Marion/Polk County. If youre a father who personally understands the struggles of drug addiction, believes in second chances, and have the tools and resources to mentor other dads facing similar struggles, then this job is for you!

This position requires a unique life experience, including personal experience and knowledge of addiction issues and a minimum 2 years in active program of recovery.

Job Summary:

The Parent Mentor program matches Parent Mentors who have a past history of addiction and involvement with DHS Child Welfare with parents currently entering the Child Welfare system due to substance abuse.

The goal of the program is to support each parents recovery as they work toward the ultimate goal of being reunited with their children. Parent Mentors are, first and foremost, 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 provided by Parents Anonymous. Empowering and coaching parents through their case with DHS, supporting them at Family Decision Meetings and court hearings, and providing support for other mentors on the team are important aspects of this work.

Due to program needs our focus is to find fathers to fill this position, however all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Primary duties and Responsibilities:

Develop a trusting relationship with assigned parents by providing regular contact and support, including attending court and/or meetings with DHS when requested by parents

Communicate positively and professionally with DHS staff and work collaboratively to support families in assigned county

Support parents in developing positive parenting skills and making healthy choices

Schedule: Monday through Friday, typical hours are 8AM-5PM or 9AM-6PM. Weekends off!

Program: Parents Anonymous of Oregon

Perks and Benefits: Extensive benefit package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. Company provided Life and Long-Term Disability. Paid vacation and sick time. Access to employee resource groups and much more!

Education and Experience Requirements:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Personal experience and knowledge of addiction issues required

Minimum 2 years in active program of recovery from using alcohol and other drugs required

Personal experience of a DHS Child Welfare case required, closed for a minimum of 1 year

High School Diploma or GED or high school level writing and reading skills

Experience supporting other men & women in recovery

Valued Experience:

Experience being mentored in the Parent Mentor Program

Experience being sponsored in the 12 Step community

Experience as a Parent Group Leader for Parents Anonymous support groups

Knowledge of treatment and community resources

Basic clerical experience

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook

Certified Recovery Mentor certificate through ACCBO

Bilingual in Spanish

Other Requirements:

Position requires personal transportation allowing for travel within the assigned counties in a timely manner. If driving a personal vehicle for work purposes must have and maintain a valid drivers license for state of residency, personal auto liability insurance at $100,000/$100,000 level, and a driving record permitting coverage under corporate auto liability policy

Must pass a criminal history check

Pay Range:

Parent Mentor: $15.00 - $15.34

Parent Mentor Bilingual (Spanish): $16.35 - $16.73

About Us:

Morrison Child and Family Services is a 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 dont 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

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Internal Candidate Process: Current Morrison employees, please visit our Internal Career Center by logging in Workforce Now ADP and following this path: Myself > Talent > Career Center

External Candidate Process: Click here to apply:

External candidates, if viewing job through Indeed.com or Glassdoor go to: https://www.morrisonkids.org/careers/openpositions/ and select the job title Parent Mentor and click: Apply for Job

Position Open Until Enough Qualified Applicants Have Responded

We strive to Create a Diverse, Inclusive environment to Better Serve our Clients.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job Details

  • ID
    JC2486403
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  • Full-time
  • Salary
    N/A
  • Hiring Company
    Oregon
  • Date
    2019-06-24
  • Deadline
    2019-08-23
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