Addictions Recovery Center, Inc Hiring for Certified Recovery Mentors Job at Medford, OR Full Time

Addictions Recovery Center, Inc. (ARC) is committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff. To meet this promise, we have implemented a maximum four-day workweek for the entire ARC team.

With this new schedule, most employees will work no more than 32 hours a week, and no employee will work more than 36 hours per week. Combined with our above market wages and robust benefits, this will ensure that everyone on staff is able to maintain a healthy work and life balance.

Addictions Recovery Center, Inc (ARC) in Medford, Oregon is a behavioral health agency providing a trauma-informed, comprehensive continuum of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorder treatment services in Southern Oregon. We are seeking seeking full time Certified Recovery Mentors to join our professional treatment organization.

Candidates must self-identify as a person in recovery and work full time as part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team providing emotional and informational support to clients receiving substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services in a variety of settings including, but not limited to: outpatient, criminal justice, jail, and probation system, initial/engagement SUD service access, and medication assisted treatment. Services must be provided using a trauma informed approach and proven clinical practices while representing ARC’s Core Values. Successful candidates must have the ability to provide services with a work schedule that includes weekends and various shifts.

Education, Credentials and Skills should include:

• Self-identify as in recovery with the ability to demonstrate sobriety under nonresidential, independent living conditions in the immediate past two years;
• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred;
• Valid CRM certification through MHACBO and/or OHA Peer Support Specialist – Adult Addiction, required, or the ARC may assist an otherwise qualified and selected candidate with obtaining THW/CRM certification;
• Valid driver license and proof of insurance;
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire);
• Moderate competency in computer use, keyboarding, and MS Office products;
• Ability to gather and assess patient/client information to evaluate needs;
• Knowledge/experience in Motivational Interviewing, a plus;
• Volunteer or other work experience and/or knowledge with community resources, critical;
• Ability to provide skilled, trauma-informed crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques; and
• Spanish Bilingual and Bicultural, preferred.

Compensation and benefits include:

• ARC employees work no more than four-days a week to ensure they can maintain a healthy work and life balance;
• Starting salary for candidate with CRM certification ranging from $41,134.08 to 47,304.19 annually, depending on credentials, skills and experience; or
• Starting wage for candidate needing CRM training/certification is $21.38 per hour;
• $1,250.00 sign-on bonus for the successful candidate (paid in two installments, 50% at three months active employment, remaining 50% at six months active employment);
• Three (3) to six (6) weeks of Vacation accrued per year, based upon years of service;
• Paid Sick Time accrues up to 96.00 hours annually; and
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays each year: New Year’s, MLK Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

Additional benefits include:

• Medical and Dental Health Coverage and a minimum $50,000 Basic Life & AD/D with no premium cost for employee coverage;
• $4,000 per year Deductible Health Reimbursement Account (HRA);
• Voluntary enrollment in Vision Coverage and Guarantee Issue Supplemental Life Insurance at group premium rates;
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA);
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer matching and immediate vesting;
• 20 hours paid per year for work-related professional training;
• Assistance with work-related licensure/certification fees;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Reduced cost Mercy Flights household membership; and
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness and HRSA SUD Student Loan Repayment.

Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen, including screening for medical and recreational marijuana. All inquiries confidential. Open until filled.

Addictions Recovery Center, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. LGBTQIA2S+ applicants are encouraged to apply .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,134.08 – $47,304.19 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4×10
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Note to applicants: As of Oct. 18, 2021, Oregon is requiring all healthcare employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with limited exceptions. This requirement applies to all Addictions Recovery Center, Inc. employees.

Work Location: One location