Mentor - Drug Court
Mentor -Drug Court
Join our mission to provide a comprehensive continuum of care for people in Louisiana, encompassing primary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment. Help save lives at OHL!
Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Mentor. The Mentor will serve as reentry guide, offering their experience, strength, and hope to help
others meet challenges of reentry. The Mentor will provide ongoing guidance and
support, and make connections to important resources within the community,
including obtaining vital records, supplemental nutrition assistance program
(SNAPS), affordable housing, referrals for medical assistance, substance abuse
recovery meetings, and transportation.
Responsibilities and Duties
It is the duty and responsibility of the Mentor to:
- Provide support and encouragement to program clients, including between counseling and case management sessions.
- Help participants implement the lessons and strategies they learn in counseling.
- Collaborate with the Case Manager and Counselor to ensure a streamlined treatment plan for each participant.
- Complete required documentation, including required reports, contact log.
- Complete all Incident Reports prior to the end of scheduled shift as required by Incident Policy and Procedure.
- Attend Drug Court Program Court proceedings as needed.
- Attend staff and other meetings.
- Attend regularly scheduled in-service training.
- Participate in quarterly training with staff.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications include the following:
- Peer-to-Peer Certification
- Direct experience with the criminal justice system and/or substance use disorder treatment.
- 2 years related
work experience.
Preferred Qualifications include the following:
- Prior experience and training in social services and substance use disorder treatment required.
- At least 2 years’ experience
- Computer experience
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive Compensation and Benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability), leave benefits and 401k match.