Recovery Mentor ODHS Systems Specialist in Portland, Oregon at New Avenues For Youth

Recovery Mentor - ODHS Systems Specialist

Pay: $22.50 per hour.

Schedule: Full-time. Monday - Friday, 10am until 6pm.

Location: 314 SW 9th Avenue, Portland, Oregon

Transform Lives, Transform Yourself:

Are you eager to be a part of the change and care that supports youth in our community? Do you have experience that could be an assurance and lift for young people facing houselessness to help them with the skills and resources to lead healthy, independent lives? New Avenues for Youth seeks a compassionate and resilient Recovery Mentor to join our program.

As Recovery Mentor, you'll be a consistent and intentional guide for youth navigating difficult paths. Your unique perspective, experience, and resilience will foster opportunity and empower young people to be more prepared and resourced to move through challenging moments and reach their unique goals.

Join New Avenues and…

• Make an Impact: Provide consistent support, guidance around resources, and advocacy.
• Thrive in a Supportive Team: Join a collaborative and inclusive environment where your contributions are celebrated.
• Grow as a Professional: Receive ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Enjoy a Robust Benefits Package: We value your well-being and offer a robust benefits package that includes:
• • Full health, vision, and dental insurance at zero cost to the employee (with options to cover family members), to ensure your physical and mental health are prioritized.
  • Generous paid time off to support your work-life balance and personal needs. Roughly five weeks of available time off in year one with an additional week added in year two.
  • Discounted gym memberships to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle.
  • Access to free counseling services to help you manage stress and maintain your emotional health.

Our Commitment to Equity:

At New Avenues for Youth, we envision a community where all young people thrive. We recognize that historical inequities and intersecting forms of oppression have created barriers for many. We are unwavering in our commitment to dismantling these barriers and fostering a truly equitable space where every voice is heard and valued.

Who You Are:

• Supportive: You agree to center the youth experience, build trust, and follow through on your investment to the young people that we serve.
• Compassionate: You offer empathy without judgment, listen effectively, and create a safe space for young people to share their stories and struggles.
• Resilient: You are committed to showing up consistently and holding the youth experience separate from your own.
• Growth-Oriented: You embrace continuous learning, seeking new knowledge and skills to better support yourself and the youth that we serve.
• Equity: You understand how systemic oppression impacts the lives of youth in programs and the systems that you will support youth in navigating. You support our unwavering commitment to dismantling these barriers and fostering a truly equitable space where every voice is heard and valued.

What You'll Do:

• Support Growth and Learning: Provide individualized skill-building and coaching to youth to strengthen essential life and workforce skills, facilitate career-focused groups and workshops, organize college and jobsite tours, all in the spirit of expanding one’s knowledge and potential career opportunities.
• Be a Mentor and Guide: Build genuine connections with youth, share relevant and intentional experiences to instill confidence and build trust.
• Empower Through Advocacy: Help young people navigate complex systems, access resources, collaborate and coordinate with other providers, and make informed decisions about their own career journey.
• Document the Journey: Maintain accurate and timely records, ensuring that our programs have the data they need to thrive and continue serving those who need it most.

Qualifications:

• Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) credential or ability to obtain within three months of hire.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and active automobile insurance.
• Must meet and maintain DHS Driver Standards requirements.
• Experience working with adolescents and young adults preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based prevention and early intervention practices.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, positive youth development, treatment engagement strategies, and culturally responsive service delivery.
• Knowledge of ODHS Child Welfare systems and community resources preferred.
• Strong communication, advocacy, relationship-building, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse youth, families, staff, and community partners

This position requires a high level of mobility, meaning the successful candidate must be able to swiftly move and adapt to different situations and tasks. This may or may not also include different agency locations or locations within the community being served. A person in this position must be able to perform with or without accommodation the essential functions of this job including any physical requirements associated with this role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be routinely exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. If the position may require the use of any personal protective equipment, New Avenues will have such equipment on hand for the employee’s use.

Any candidate deemed viable for this position based on resources and resume submission will be contacted to participate in a screen interview to discuss interest and job compatibility. Of those screened, advancing candidates will be asked to participate in a subsequent interview or interviews to evaluate job qualifications and interest further. From this process, a hiring selection will be made.

Apply Today:

If you're ready to use your desire to ignite hope and inspire change, we encourage you to apply today.

New Avenues for Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.