Recovery Mentor (Sobering)

CODA, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CODA, Inc. is seeking a Recovery Mentor for the Beaverton Recovery Center in Washington County. The role supports individuals in early recovery by helping them access housing, benefits, and recovery services.

You will lead peer-led recovery and life-skills groups, accompany patients to appointments, and serve as a positive role model while documenting progress in electronic health records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Lived recovery experience and willingness to share your journey to help others.
• Ability to build rapport, maintain boundaries, and provide nonjudgmental, trauma-informed support.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and group facilitation skills.
• Comfort working in diverse communities and with individuals in early recovery.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in accessing housing, benefits, healthcare, employment, and financial aid.
• Facilitate peer-led recovery and life skills groups.
• Accompany and transport patients to recovery-related appointments.
• Serve as a mentor and role model, reinforcing treatment goals.
• Document patient interactions in electronic health records.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, trainings, and recovery events.
• Help connect CODA with community partners in the recovery ecosystem.

Skills

Lived recovery experience

Communication skills

Group facilitation

Rapport building

Trauma-informed care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

Join Our Team as a Recovery Mentor at the Beaverton Recovery Center!Do you have lived experience with recovery and a passion for helping others find their path? Are you ready to be a trusted guide and role model for individuals in early recovery? If so, CODA invites you to become a Recovery Mentor at our new Beaverton Recovery Center—a place of healing, connection, and growth.Schedules:CRM 6- Thursday-Saturday, 10pm-6amPosition: Recovery MentorLocation: Beaverton Recovery Center, Washington CountyCompany: CODA, Inc.About Us:CODA is Oregon’s oldest nonprofit treatment provider specializing in evidence-based services for individuals with substance use disorders. At the Beaverton Recovery Center, we provide comprehensive residential treatment in a trauma-informed and recovery-oriented setting. Our Recovery Mentors are essential to helping patients bridge the gap between treatment and long-term wellness—offering hope, connection, and practical tools from someone who’s walked the path themselves.About the Role:As a Recovery Mentor, you will walk alongside patients helping them access housing, benefits, and recovery support services while modeling positive recovery behavior. Through advocacy, mentoring, and peer-led support groups, you will help individuals build confidence, develop life skills, and strengthen ties to the recovery community. This is a highly relational role rooted in compassion, accountability, and trust.What You’ll Do:Support patients in accessing essential community services including sober housing, food, healthcare, employment, and financial aidFacilitate peer-led recovery and life skills groupsAccompany and transport patients to recovery-related appointmentsServe as a mentor and role model, reinforcing treatment goals and demonstrating recovery-oriented livingAssist patients in achieving personal recovery milestones and maintaining momentum after treatmentDocument patient interactions in electronic health recordsEngage in team meetings, case conferences, trainings, and recovery-focused eventsHelp build bridges between CODA and community partners in the recovery ecosystemPromote community reintegration and progress in areas like education, housing, employment, and family stabilityWhat You Will Bring:Required: High school diploma or GEDLived experience in recovery and a willingness to share your journey in service of othersAbility to build rapport, maintain boundaries, and offer nonjudgmental, trauma-informed supportStrong communication, interpersonal, and group facilitation skillsComfort working in diverse communities and with individuals in early stages of recoveryAbility to manage documentation and communication through Microsoft Office and electronic records systemsA valid Oregon or Washington driver’s licenseRequired Certifications (or ability to obtain):Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) certification required at time of hire.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 daysCrisis prevention training (e.g., CPI) within 90 daysWhat We Offer:Meaningful Impact: Be a living example of hope and resilienceComprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and moreSupportive Team Culture: Join a mission-aligned team grounded in collaboration, compassion, courage, respect, and visionProfessional Growth: Expand your skills in recovery coaching, advocacy, and systems navigation within a supportive healthcare environmentAt CODA, we believe recovery is possible—and our Recovery Mentors are living proof. If you’re ready to share your experience and help others build a better future, we welcome you to apply.Your story matters. Help others write theirs. Join CODA as a Recovery Mentor today.