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Easterseals UCP of NC & VA START Family Mentor in New Bern, North Carolina
This role requires that candidates themselves have lived experience with substance use, recovery and child welfare.
AtEasterseals PORT Health(ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a passionateSTART Family Mentorto provide peer support to help families navigate child welfare, court, treatment, and related systems while offering hope and motivation to support healing and family unity.
This isnt just a job you will be influencing change and shaping futures in our shared mission of helping people reach their full potential.
Your Role in Our Mission
Working as part of a START dyad with a specially trained child welfare worker, youll help deliver intensive wrap-around services to families affected by substance use disorders (SUD). The FM also educates child welfare staff and community partners on SUD and recovery. Case decisions are made collaboratively with the START worker, family, and supervisor, following established guidelines and practices.
Why Join Us?
As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and substance use services that care about your success.
We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate: $21/hour
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
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