About this opportunity
Camden Center lists this Mentor in Palo Alto opportunity in palo alto, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Mentor
Camden Case Management is currently seeking mentors in Palo Alto. Qualified candidates will preferably have experience working in the mental health, addiction, and/or coaching fields. Some supervision hours toward licensure may be available in this role.
Mentor Description:
With Camden Case Management, the mentor is the client's primary source of support. Mentors take the lead in many aspects of client care, including daily communication, observation, and reporting. The client will spend the vast majority of face-to-face hours with their respective mentor in the client's life. The entire Camden Case Management team depends on the mentor for in-depth and timely updates. Within the chain of command, the mentor, who knows the client implicitly, will report to the case manager, their direct supervisor.
Mentor Primary Responsibilities:
Have face-to-face weekly sessions with client wherever the client needs support
Monitor clients to ensure safety and support
Conduct home visits
Assist client in medication counts and adherence
Conduct random toxicology screens (via urine samples)
Provide support to clients, and assist them to practice the skills they are learning in clinical treatment.
Assist in life skills support (resume building, scheduling, budgeting, organizing, goal setting and tracking, job support, personal accountability and follow through, etc.)
Engage in recovery-related activities with their client (exercise, meditation, grocery shopping, 12-step meetings, community development, etc.)
Provide phone support for client
Maintain ongoing communication with the case manager
Document all sessions, interactions, and anything noteworthy
This is a part-time position with the potential for full-time. This multifaceted role requires someone with a unique blend of skills and experience. It is a complex position requiring the individual to be able to work independently with minimal supervision yet with a high level of communication and organization.
Reports to: Case Manager
Schedule: Flexible hours Monday through Sunday
Desired Skills and Experience:
Familiarity with mental health treatment and services is preferred. Some trauma and addiction-informed skills are also preferred.
Open to and encouraged to pursue education in the field of mental health/counseling/addiction/coaching studies
CPR certified
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Organized and able to prioritize tasks based on urgency/importance
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage potential issues
Maintain a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Experience in mental health treatment, recovery, and/or coaching, preferred
Able to remain empathetic, and professional, and communicate effectively in stressful situations or crises
Interested candidates, please respond via email with a cover letter and resume. Please include your availability.
Job Type: Part-time with potential for full-time
Experience:
Relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
Education:
Bachelor's or higher (Preferred)
The rate paid for this position will vary depending on the assignments and qualifications of the person filling the position. Certain assignments may be paid at a higher rate, and certain assignments may be paid at a lower rate. Employees will be advised of the applicable rate for any particular assignment when the assignment is made and in advance of performing any work on the assignment. The pay scale for this position ranges from $20.00 per hour to $36.00 per hour. This pay scale does not include amounts that may be paid as bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits.
Worksite address
palo alto, CA, 94306, US
Who can apply
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