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Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM)
Location: Baker City, OR
Full-Time | Non-Exempt
New Directions is seeking a passionate and reliable Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) to provide peer support and mentorship to individuals navigating substance use and mental health recovery.
This role is built on lived experience-using your recovery journey to inspire hope, build connection, and support others in achieving stability and independence.
Why Join New Directions?
- Mission-driven organization focused on recovery and community impact
- Opportunity to use lived experience to help others
- Supportive, team-based environment
- Work across multiple programs including outreach, detox, and residential
- Ongoing training and professional development
About the Role
The Certified Recovery Mentor provides non-clinical, peer-delivered support across community, treatment, and outreach settings. You'll help individuals engage in services, connect to resources, and build sustainable recovery pathways.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one peer support and mentorship based on lived experience
- Support individuals in building recovery skills, confidence, and independence
- Conduct outreach in community, jail, detox, and residential settings
- Connect individuals to treatment, housing, and recovery resources
- Facilitate peer support groups and drop-in services
- Assist with transitions between treatment and community living
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation (within 36 hours)
- Support outreach center activities and maintain a safe, welcoming environment
Required Qualifications
- Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Lived experience in recovery from substance use and/or mental health challenges
- Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to travel locally
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
- Basic computer skills and documentation ability
- Ability to pass required background checks
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in peer support, behavioral health, or recovery services
- Experience facilitating groups or community outreach
- Familiarity with community resources and recovery systems
Work Environment
- Combination of office, outreach center, and field-based work
- Regular travel within the community
- May include evenings or weekends
- Active role working with individuals in various stages of recovery
Use your experience to make a difference in someone else's recovery.
Apply today to join New Directions.
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