Family Mentor - Topeka

DCCCA; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DCCCA Day Reporting Ctr in Topeka, KS seeks a Recovery Support Specialist who can provide safety, stability, and well-being for children and families during the referral period. You will work closely with the case manager to engage families and connect them with needed services.

Candidates should have lived recovery experience and knowledge of recovery resources. This role requires a valid driver's license and willingness to travel between DCCCA locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires lived experience with substance abuse and recovery.
• Knowledge of available recovery resources and services.
• Personal experience with child welfare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, stability, and well-being support for children and families.
• Coordinate with case manager and family to complete assessments.
• Respond to family crises promptly and meet with clients weekly for one-on-one support.
• Develop recovery plans and connect clients to medical appointments, counseling, support groups and other resources.
• Monitor client behavior, schedule, medication, and report deviations to professionals.
• Provide transportation and coordinate community resources as needed.
• Regularly drive to multiple DCCCA locations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lived recovery experience

Knowledge of recovery resources

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• 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 and facilitate the initial family meeting
• Engages and works in partnership with the case manager and family to complete assessments
• Responds promptly to family crisis situations
• Meets with clients at least once a week to offer one-on-one support
• Develops recovery plans, coping methods and rehabilitation services with the client
• Facilitates treatment assessments and referrals and 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 and reports any unusual behavior, conflicts, or recovery deviations to the relevant professionals
• Provides transportation and resources and coordinates community support services as needed
• Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day or night as required
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Licensure

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must have lived experience with substance abuse, treatment, and recovery with a minimum of two to three years of sustained recovery; Working with an active recovery program (12-step, church/spiritual, other recovery support group) preferred
• Requires knowledge of recovery resources and has experience interacting with individuals seeking recovery
• Personal experience with child welfare preferred
• Must possess a valid state Driver's License, in force automobile liability insurance, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization's insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position.