Parent Mentor-Mother

Morrison Child and Family Services; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D

Long-Term Disability

EAP

Job summary

Morrison Child and Family Services is seeking a Parent Mentor - Mother in Salem, OR. The role supports parents navigating ODHS involvement and child welfare processes while emphasizing recovery-first principles and trauma-informed care.

The position is full-time, in-person, with daily travel within Douglas County and surrounding areas. Candidates should have lived recovery experience and a high school diploma, ready to contribute to a supportive team and client-centered services.

Qualifications

• Must have personal experience with addiction and recovery.
• Minimum 2 years in active recovery from alcohol and other drugs.
• Personal ODHS Child Welfare involvement required (case closed ≥1 year).
• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Empower and coach parents through their case with ODHS.
• Support at family meetings and court hearings; transport to appointments.
• Build relationships with ODHS Child Welfare and treatment services.
• Represent the program positively with County partners.
• Collaborate with caseworkers to help parents achieve goals.
• Engage families with culturally specific practices and resources.
• Facilitate participation in Parent Support Group events and trainings.

Skills

Recovery experience

Addiction knowledge

ODHS liaison

Transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Applying to this job will open a new window on the employer's web site to apply there. Posted Date 9/14/2026.

Parent Mentor - Mother

Position Details

Position Type: Full Time

Schedule: Full Time/ In-Person (40 hours per week)

Typical Hours: Monday - Friday

Location: Salem/Douglas County

Salary: $21.64/hr. - $23.85/hr.

Salary21.64 - 23.85 Hour

Values

• Nonviolence - being safe and doing the right thing
• Emotional Intelligence - managing our feelings so we don't hurt ourselves or others
• Social Learning - respecting and sharing ideas of our teams
• Democracy - shared decision making whenever possible
• Open Communication - saying what we mean and not being mean when we say it
• Social Responsibility - everyone makes a contribution to the organizational culture
• Growth and Change - creating hope for our clients and ourselves

Job Summary

Are you a parent in recovery? Do you have lived experience of addiction, recovery, and DHS child welfare involvement? Come support parents' efforts to reunite with their children and find their path to recovery.

The Parent Mentor Program offers a supportive & inspiring workplace for people in recovery, including an employee resource group for staff of color. Our motto is: RECOVERY FIRST-FAMILY SECOND-WORK THIRD!

The Parent Mentor program matches Parent Mentors who have lived experience of involvement with ODHS child welfare and are currently living a recovery lifestyle with parents currently entering the Child Welfare system. Parent Mentors are role models demonstrating the possibility of change and a healthy life as a parent in recovery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Empower and coach parents through their case with ODHS, support them at family meetings and court hearings, drive parents to appointments in their respective counties/districts, connect parents to culturally specific resources and provide support for other mentors on the team are all important aspects of this work
• Develop a trusting relationship with child welfare-involved parents by providing regular contact and support, building trust and rapport, including attending court and/or meetings with ODHS
• Build relationships with ODHS Child Welfare, treatment services and dependency court systems and represent the Parent Mentor Program positively with all County partners
• Communicate positively and professionally with ODHS staff and work collaboratively with caseworkers to support parents in achieving their goals
• Consult with ODHS Child Welfare staff regarding effective culturally specific relevant practices to engage families of the assigned client population.
• Encourage and support parent participation in program Parent Support Group events and activities.
• Facilitate OSLC-KEEP sessions, as appropriate, following required training and certifications.
• Is aware of Morrison Compliance Program including Compliance Officer, Compliance Standards of Conduct, and Employee Compliance Hotline. Understands Compliance Standards of Conduct and signs attestation document. Completes all assigned compliance, HIPAA, client privacy, and fraud, waste, and abuse training. Knows how to report any client privacy or fraud, waste, or abuse concerns.
• Demonstrate a commitment to developing a thorough knowledge and application of the Sanctuary model and other organizational policies & practices.
• Participate in staff development, in-services, and training related to workplace effectiveness; model professional behaviors and implement improvements to business practices with awareness of their impact in a trauma-informed behavioural healthcare organization.

Experience / Education Requirements

• Personal experience and knowledge of addiction issues
• Minimum 2 years in active recovery from using alcohol and other drugs
• Personal experience of a ODHS Child Welfare case, closed for a minimum 1 year required
• High School Diploma or GED or high school level writing and reading skills

Other Requirements

• Position requires personal transportation allowing for regular travel within Douglas County and surrounding counties for meetings and trainings in a timely manner. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and personal auto liability insurance.
• Applicants pursuing CADC certification should be advised that this role does not fulfill the supervision requirements necessary for internship credit.
• Must pass a criminal history check.

Accreditation

All Morrison programs and services are accredited by The Joint Commission, a nationally recognized standards-setting and accreditation body for health care. Morrison is also certified as a trauma-informed organization by the Sanctuary Institute. Certification recognizes our dedication to providing a trauma-informed culture and environment for children, families and staff through implementing Sanctuary values, commitments, and tools.

EEO & Equal Opportunity

We are an Affir… Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with our Affir… Morrison uses E-Verify to determine employment eligibility after an offer is accepted.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid Life
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Applications will be reviewed as received. Morrison reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.

Job Category

Nonprofit