Mentor

POWER Recovery

Swissvale (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401k with match

Life Insurance

Professional development

Educational reimbursement

Team culture

Art room

Meditation room

Free coffee

Job summary

POWER Recovery in Swissvale, PA is seeking a Mentor to support women in recovery through peer-based, non-clinical services grounded in lived experience. You will engage clients, develop Recovery Plans, and connect them with community resources.

As a Mentor, you will build relationships, motivate clients, and teach recovery and life skills while collaborating with teams to ensure comprehensive care and successful outcomes in the community setting.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old with a minimum of 4 years' experience living with a substance use disorder and 4 years' demonstrated recovery time
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license in good standing
Reliable vehicle and motor vehicle insurance
CRS (Certified Recovery Specialist) credential required or ability to complete training within three months of hire
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint navigation

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing recovery support services to approximately 20–30 individuals
Conduct outreach and use assertive engagement strategies
Build trusting relationships and motivate clients
Model healthy recovery behaviors
Complete needs assessments and develop Recovery Plans
Monitor progress and review plans regularly
Teach recovery and life skills
Empower clients in their recovery journey
Connect clients to community resources
Assist with accessing services and support networks
Provide education on self-help groups
Promote multiple pathways to recovery
Partner with providers and agencies
Work with internal teams
Support treatment engagement
Participate in meetings
Complete documentation accurately and on time
Maintain records per policy
Participate in training and outreach

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint navigation

Job description

Job Title: Mentor

Status: Full-time, non-exempt

Location: Swissvale, PA

Reports to: Supervisor, POWER Connection

About POWER

POWER is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives from addiction. We provide trauma-informed treatment and recovery support services for women with substance use and co-occurring disorders, fostering a safe, supportive environment where women can heal, grow, and build lasting recovery.

Why This Role Matters

The Mentor, is a critical role in supporting women in recovery by providing peer-based, non-clinical services rooted in lived experience. This position helps individuals navigate recovery by offering guidance, encouragement, and connection to community resources.

Through relationship-building, mentorship, and skill development, the Mentor empowers clients to make recovery-oriented changes and build sustainable, healthy lives.

What You\'ll Do

Client Engagement & Recovery Support

Provide ongoing recovery support services to approximately 20–30 individuals
Conduct outreach and use assertive engagement strategies
Build trusting relationships and motivate clients
Model healthy recovery behaviors

Recovery Planning & Skill Development

Complete needs assessments and develop Recovery Plans
Monitor progress and review plans regularly
Teach recovery and life skills
Empower clients in their recovery journey

Resource Navigation & Community Connection

Connect clients to community resources
Assist with accessing services and support networks
Provide education on self-help groups
Promote multiple pathways to recovery

Collaboration & Care Coordination

Partner with providers and agencies
Work with internal teams
Support treatment engagement
Participate in meetings

Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities

Complete documentation accurately and on time
Maintain records per policy
Participate in training and outreach

What You Bring

Required

Must be at least 18 years of age, have a minimum of 4 years\' experience living with a substance abuse disorder, and a minimum of 4 years\' of demonstrated recovery time. Must be willing to share personal recovery experience
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver\'s license in good standing
Reliable vehicle and motor vehicle Insurance
Act 34, 33, and 73 Clearances
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and sharepoint navigation
CRS (Certified Recovery Specialist) credential required; or ability to complete required training for subsequent certification by the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) within three months of hire.

Preferred

Two years\' work history in a behavioral health care environment preferred
Knowledge of ROSC and trauma-informed care
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and with all types of people
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and sharepoint navigation
Demonstrate sensitivity to the complexities of problems with alcohol and other drug use and the challenges of recovery
Open to multiple-pathways approach to treatment and recovery services

Working Conditions

Ability to work and deliver services in the community; including but not limited to client\'s homes, CYF offices, health care facilities/hospitals, the Allegheny County Jail, and other locations throughout Allegheny County.
Ability to maintain a reliable vehicle and travel daily for the role. This includes weather changes.
Ability to work the hours necessary to complete the work.
The ability to withstand various weather patterns and traverse stairs to approach client homes.

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)