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!

As a Medicaid provider, OHL is in compliance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) mandate and has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy in place for all employees. As a result, you will be asked to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Job Summary

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Mentor. The Mentor serves as reentry guide, offering their experience, strength, and hope to help others meet challenges of reentry. The Mentor provides 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.

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:

• · At least 2 years’ experience
• · Prior experience and training in social services and substance use disorder treatment required.
• · 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.90 - $16.82 per hour

Work Location: In person