Mentor in San Jose

Camden Center; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 49,593; Part time

Job summary

Camden Center in San Jose is seeking part-time Mentors to support clients in mental health and addiction recovery. Responsibilities include conducting weekly sessions, assisting with medication adherence, and engaging in life skills support activities. Candidates should have experience in mental health treatment and be open to furthering their education. Pay ranges from $20 to $36 per hour, depending on qualifications and assignments.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in mental health treatment, recovery, or coaching is preferred.
• Open to pursuing education in mental health, counseling, addiction, or coaching.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face weekly sessions with clients.
• Monitor client safety and provide ongoing support.
• Assist clients with life skills and goals.

Skills

Familiarity with mental health treatment and services

Trauma and addiction-informed skills

Strong problem-solving skills

CPR certified

Organized and able to prioritize tasks

Effective communication in stressful situations

Education

Bachelor's or higher

Job description

Camden Case Management is currently seeking Mentors in San Jose. Qualified candidates will preferably have experience working in the mental health, addiction, and/or coaching fields. Some supervision hours toward licensure may be available in this role.

With Camden Case Management, the mentor is the client’s primary source of support. Mentors take the lead in many aspects of client care, including daily communication, observation, and reporting. The client will spend the vast majority of face‑to‑face hours with their respective mentor in the client’s life. The entire Camden Case Management team depends on the mentor for in‑depth and timely updates. Within the chain of command, the mentor, who knows the client implicitly, will report to the case manager, their direct supervisor.

Mentor Primary Responsibilities:

• Have face‑to‑face weekly sessions with client wherever the client needs support
• Monitor clients to ensure safety and support
• Conduct home visits
• Assist client in medication counts and adherence
• Conduct random toxicology screens (via urine samples)
• Provide support to clients, and assist them to practice the skills they are learning in clinical treatment.
• Assist in life skills support (resume building, scheduling, budgeting, organizing, goal setting and tracking, job support, personal accountability and follow through, etc.)
• Engage in recovery‑related activities with their client (exercise, meditation, grocery shopping, 12‑step meetings, community development, etc.)
• Provide phone support for client
• Maintain ongoing communication with the case manager
• Document all sessions, interactions, and anything noteworthy

Reports to: Case Manager

Schedule: Flexible hours Monday through Sunday

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with mental health treatment and services is preferred. Some trauma and addiction‑informed skills are also preferred.
• Open to and encouraged to pursue education in the field of mental health/counseling/addiction/coaching studies
• CPR certified
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Organized and able to prioritize tasks based on urgency/importance
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to manage potential issues
• Maintain a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Experience in mental health treatment, recovery, and/or coaching, preferred
• Able to remain empathetic, and professional, and communicate effectively in stressful situations or crises

Job Type: Part‑time with potential for full‑time

Experience:

• Relevant: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's or higher (Preferred)

The rate paid for this position will vary depending on the assignments and qualifications of the person filling the position. Certain assignments may be paid at a higher rate, and certain assignments may be paid at a lower rate. Employees will be advised of the applicable rate for any particular assignment when the assignment is made and in advance of performing any work on the assignment. The pay scale for this position ranges from $20.00 per hour to $36.00 per hour. This pay scale does not include amounts that may be paid as bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits.