Youth Outpatient Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM)

Title: Youth Certified Recovery Mentor
Location: Youth Outpatient, Floor 1 - 620 NE 2nd St., Gresham, OR 97030
Schedule: This is an in person position, Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Hours of work are flexible to meet program needs with some evenings and weekends.
Wage Range: $20.55 - $25.00 hourly, Non-Exempt 

If you are a motivated and dedicated Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you! 

At NARA Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference.

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About the Company:

At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview:

The Certified Recovery Mentor provides support, mentoring and follow-up services to clients, conducts outreach intervention and aftercare for clients, and facilitates family intervention as needed.

What you will do:

• Mentor clients by serving as a role model and providing support based on relevant knowledge and experience.
• Implement strategies to inspire, encourage, motivate, and instruct clients through relapse prevention and recovery.
• Develop intervention plans for clients identified by treatment and housing staff.
• Escort and provide clients to initial treatment programs.
• Introduce clients to appropriate 12-step support.
• Escort clients to primary care provider assessment or mental health assessments when appropriate.
• Follow-up on referral resources to determine outcome of intervention, documenting intervention activities.
• Use proven intervention techniques on individual clients and families when appropriate.

We would like to hear from people that have:

• Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) certificate through MHACBO required
• Either a High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required.
• Understanding of 12-step model of recovery.
• One year of experience performing the duties noted above or equivalents.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible work schedule.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
• Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks.

What’s in it for you?

14 Paid Holidays: New Years, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, 4th of July, Labor Day, United Indigenous Day, Indigenous People's Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!

Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire. 

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account <