What are the responsibilities and job description for the START Family Mentor position at DCCCA?
Full-Time
Position Overview:
- Provides for the safety, stability and well-being of children and families during the referral period
- Delivers culturally competent services using a strengths-based approach to children and families consistent with the evidence-based practice models
- Meets DCF timelines to connect with the family within 24 hours of referral; facilitate initial family meeting within 48 hours of referral; complete assessment-based case plan within in 20 days of referral; case closure within 3- 6 months of referral
- Responds to calls and client emergencies as needed
- Meets with clients no less than once a week to offer one-on-one support
- Develops recovery plans, coping methods, and rehabilitation strategies with the clients
- Facilitates treatment assessments and referrals, provides client support in arranging for medical appointments, counseling, support groups, and other resources as needed
- Monitors the client's behavior, schedule, medication, and activities
- Reports any unusual behavior, conflicts, or recovery deviations to the relevant professionals
- Coordinates community support services and provides transportation and other resources as needed
- Assesses child safety and well-being
- Document case activities weekly and attends court hearings
- Act as a liaison between schools and mental health professionals
Requirements include:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required
- Must have lived experience with substance use disorders, SUD treatment and recovery
- Requires a minimum of three years of continuous recovery and continued participation in a stable recovery program (i.e. 12 step, church/spiritual, other recovery group)
- Experience with the child welfare system preferred by not required
- Must possess good knowledge of recovery resources such as the 12-step program and community support groups
- Required to be on call for emergencies and work weekends/public holidays when necessary
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Must pass pre-employment background checks, reference checks, fingerprinting and drug screening
EOE