Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) – Deflection & Withdrawal Management in at Addictions Recovery Center Inc

Description:

Full-Time | Onsite | 4-Day Workweek (32 Hours)Pay: $28.00 – $32.20 per hour + applicable differential Annual Compensation: $46,592.00 – $53,580.80 (based on 32 hours per week)

Work that supports recovery — on a schedule that respects your life.
Make a Difference. Build Connections. Support Recovery.

At Addictions Recovery Center (ARC), we believe recovery begins with human connection. We're looking for a compassionate, dedicated Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) to join our Deflection and Withdrawal Management programs.

In this role, you'll support individuals navigating substance use, involvement with the criminal justice system, withdrawal management, mental health challenges, and significant life transitions. Through lived experience, relationship-building, and trauma-informed peer support, you'll help individuals overcome barriers, access resources, and develop meaningful pathways toward stability and long-term recovery. Your presence, encouragement, and consistency can make a lasting difference in someone's recovery journey.

What You'll Do

As a Certified Recovery Mentor, you'll:

• Respond to Deflection referrals and engage individuals seeking alternatives to criminal justice involvement.
• Provide compassionate peer support in office, field, shelter, hospital, withdrawal management, and community settings.
• Build trusting relationships grounded in lived experience, empathy, accountability, and hope.
• Support individuals participating in withdrawal management services through recovery-focused encouragement and emotional support.
• Help individuals identify coping strategies, relapse prevention tools, and community recovery resources.
• Assist with transitions into residential treatment, outpatient services, housing resources, and other recovery supports.
• Help individuals navigate transportation, appointments, identification, benefits, and community services.
• Encourage participation in recovery-oriented activities, treatment groups, and ongoing peer support.
• Collaborate with behavioral health professionals, medical teams, law enforcement, and community partners to support continuity of care.
• Maintain professional boundaries while modeling healthy recovery behaviors.

Regular Schedule: Friday through Monday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with flexibility to assist with additional coverage when needed.

Requirements: What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who understands the importance of connection, compassion, and meeting individuals where they are in their recovery journey.

Required Qualifications

• Current Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) certification.
• Ability to obtain MHACBO Forensic Peer endorsement.
• Personal lived experience in recovery.
• Personal lived experience with the criminal justice system.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage individuals experiencing crisis, homelessness, or co-occurring conditions.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health, withdrawal management, outreach, or community-based recovery services.
• Knowledge of local recovery resources and social service systems.
• Experience collaborating with community agencies and multidisciplinary teams.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills or experience providing culturally responsive support.

Why You'll Love Working at ARC

At ARC, we believe that supporting those who care for others is essential to building a healthy, sustainable workplace.

We offer a collaborative, recovery-oriented environment where your experience, perspective, and contributions are valued.

Compensation & Work-Life Balance

• $28.00 – $32.20 per hour, plus applicable differential.
• Four-day, 32-hour workweek.
• 10 paid holidays annually, with floating holiday opportunities.
• Vacation and sick leave begin accruing immediately.
• Up to three weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time earned during your first year.

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), allowing employees to select individual health insurance coverage.
• For most employees, the majority of available health plans are fully covered by ARC.
• Employer-paid dental and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members.
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Oregon Paid Leave coverage.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance equal to one times annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Onsite employee support groups.

Benefits eligibility begins the first day of the month following your first 30 days of employment.

Retirement & Additional Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Optional supplemental life insurance.
• Optional critical illness and accident coverage.
• Mercy Flights household membership options.
• Pet insurance discounts.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

The Qualities That Help You Thrive at ARC

• Compassionate: You meet people with dignity, empathy, and without judgment.
• Grounded: You remain calm and supportive during difficult situations.
• Reliable: You understand the importance of consistency, accountability, and follow-through.
• Collaborative: You work effectively with coworkers, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Resilient: You can navigate challenging situations while maintaining healthy professional boundaries.
• Mission-Driven: You believe everyone deserves access to recovery, healing, and hope.

Join Us in Making Recovery PossibleAt ARC, recovery is more than a service — it's a commitment to helping individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered to move forward.If you're passionate about using your lived experience to support others and want to be part of a team making a meaningful impact in our community, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and help us build connections that change lives.Addictions Recovery Center — Build hope. Support recovery. Make a difference.