Family Mentor

Essential Functions

• Provides for the safety, stability and well-being of children and families during the referral period
• Delivers culturally competent services using a strengths-based approach to children and families consistent with the evidence-based practice models
• Mets DCF timelines to connect with the family and facilitate the initial family meeting
• Engages and works in partnership with the case manager and family to complete assessments
• Responds to calls and client emergencies as needed including being on-call and working some weekends and public holidays as necessary
• Mets with clients at least once a week to offer one-on-one support
• Develops recovery plans, coping methods and rehabilitation services with the client
• Facilitates treatment assessments and referrals and provides client support in arranging for medical appointments, counseling, support groups and other resources as needed
• Monitors the client's behavior, schedule, medication and activities and reports any unusual behavior, conflicts or recovery deviations to the relevant professionals
• Provides transportation and resources and coordinates community support services as needed

Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day or night as required

Other duties as assigned

Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening, background screening, a fingerprint-based records search, and reference checks. Continued employment is contingent upon annual background screening and participation in an ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program.

DCCCA is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

DCCCA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.