Careers

Job Title: Male House Manager

 Location: Portland, OR

 Salary Range: $300/mo.

 Part-time, Exempt

 Founded in 2004, Bridges to Change is a mission driven agency with a focus on addictions recovery both in the clients we serve and in providing meaningful employment for individuals in recovery. In partnership with county and other community organizations, Bridges to Change serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness, addictions, mental health and poverty across five counties in Oregon.

 Position Summary

This recruitment is for a gender-specific House Manager serving men. The House Manager will work collaboratively with BTC staff and community partners to ensure a safe and healthy living environment for the residents, while residing in the home and work on a part time basis.

 Essential Functions

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Work cooperatively with BTC staff and community partners to ensure a safe and healthy living environment for the residents
• Maintain a healthy, alcohol/drug free environment
• Establish a positive relationship with residents, with mutual trust and respect
• Have the ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds
• Maintain regular interaction, offering support. Act as a guide, advocate and role model for residents
• Have the ability to identify and solve problems, to formulate ideas and come up with creative solutions
• Work as a household to maintain property and grounds
• Give random, observed gender specific UA’s as needed or necessary
• Post and rotate chores for household
• Conduct weekly house meetings to build community and as a method of problem solving
• Attend monthly house manager meeting and order appropriate household supplies
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS: 

• A passion for the mission of Bridges to Change.
• If in recovery, 1 year clean/sober with a verifiable program of recovery
• Experience working with men in recovery
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work and thrive in dynamic environments and under pressure.
• Ability to maintain high professional standards at all times with client, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to hold others accountable with compassion.
• Experience setting and maintaining clear boundaries.
• Ability to maintain high professional standards at all times with client, staff, and community partners

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Live-in position requiring overnight, some evening & weekend hours
• The ability to lift, carry or otherwise move objects of up to 25 pounds on a regular basis, and occasionally up to 50 pounds is also necessary

 Eligible Benefits

• Free rent valued at $500
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program

 To Apply

 Please email cover letter and resume to careers@bridgestochange.com and reference the Job Title in the subject line.

Bridges to Change is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free of harassment and discrimination.  Bridges to Change provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, veteran status, or any other class protected by local, state, or federal law.  Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employment relationship—including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, and termination of employment.

Job Title: Male Recovery Mentor

 Location: Portland, OR

 Salary Range: $14-$15/hr. DOE

 Full-time, Non-exempt

 Founded in 2004, Bridges to Change is a mission driven agency with a focus on addictions recovery both in the clients we serve and in providing meaningful employment for individuals in recovery. In partnership with county and other community organizations, Bridges to Change serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness, addictions, mental health and poverty across five counties in Oregon.

 Position Summary

This recruitment is for a gender-specific Recovery Mentor serving men. The mentor will be providing peer recovery support to participants who have substance abuse disorders and/or have been recently released from custody. Working in close partnership with Probation and Parole Officers, community partners and onsite recovery home case managers, the Recovery Mentor acts as a peer role model and documents the progress for each client. The Recovery Mentor assists men in engaging in addiction recovery activities and developing recovery support in various communities.

 Essential Functions

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Serves a diverse population effectively, through management of an assigned caseload of participants while acting as a peer role modeling recovery.
2. Performs random and as-needed urine drug screenings.
3. Assists participants in developing a support network by introducing them to various models of recovery in the community and attending community support activities with them.
4. Assesses needs of participants, connects them with applicable resources and develops a transition plan.
5. Transports participants and encourages them to develop self-sufficiency.
6. Assists participants in securing housing and employment, as needed.
7. Works collaboratively with community partners in a professional manner, including regular interaction with participant’s counselors and/or parole/probation officers.
8. Facilitates classes and skill groups, as assigned.
9. Maintains accurate and timely reports and documentation.
10. Abides by organization policies and procedures, confidentiality laws, professional boundaries, and peer support principles.
11. Participates in weekly supervision and meetings, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: 

Highschool diploma/GED

CRM Certification (within 90 days of hire)

Satisfactory criminal background check.

Satisfactory driving record verification.

Verifiable recovery of two years minimum.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Evenings, weekends, and travel may be required for this position.

The ability to lift, carry or otherwise move objects of up to 25 pounds on a regular basis.

The ability to occasionally lift, carry or otherwise move objects of up to up to 50 pounds.

 Eligible Benefits

 Generous paid time off

Employer paid medical, life insurance, and short-term disability insurance

Voluntary dental, vision and long-term disability insurance options

403b retirement with 3% company match

Access to employee assistance program

Two paid volunteer days per year

 To Apply

 Please email cover letter and resume to careers@bridgestochange.com and reference the Job Title in the subject line.

Bridges to Change is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free of harassment and discrimination.  Bridges to Change provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, veteran status, or any other class protected by local, state, or federal law.  Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employment relationship—including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, and termination of employment.

Job Title: Clinical Supervisor – CADC II

 Location: Clackamas County

 Salary Range:

 Full-time

 Founded in 2004, Bridges to Change is a mission driven agency with a focus on addictions recovery both in the clients we serve and in providing meaningful employment for individuals in recovery. In partnership with county and other community organizations, Bridges to Change serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness, addictions, mental health and poverty across five counties in Oregon.

 Position Summary

This position is for a new program, Bridges to Change will be offering Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Clackamas County to adults.  This position will require development activities and an openness to collaboration. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for provision of clinical supervision to counselors who provide services to individuals engaged in BTC programs. The Clinical Supervisor will meet one on one with clinicians, monitor therapy group fidelity to evidence-based practices and work with managers to address program clinical needs.

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for supporting the counseling staff in providing culturally competent services that can effectively engage the population and sub-populations served by the program and create improved success rates for individuals and timely billing of services through CCOs.

 Essential Functions

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Provide clinical supervision to counseling staff and evaluate individual progress.
• Work to create processes and staff attitudes that result in high individual participation in ACORN and high utilization of ACORN by counseling staff. Abide by policies and procedures and all relevant state and federal treatment regulations and standards.
• Attend and participate in counseling meetings, individual supervision, group supervision, all-staff meetings, leadership meetings, and other meetings as needed or assigned.
• Maintain current licenses and certifications; participate in required training as needed.
• Work closely with the counselors to ensure that all reports to referents are done on time and are reviewed for completeness, clinical judgment and concurrence with program policies.
• Monitors documentation standards and ensure timely submission of services to billing department. Works closely with counselors to ensure same day documentation is complete.
• Communicate as needed via, e-mail, telephone and in-person with program personnel and community partners.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings with program partners, as assigned by the Director of Treatment services, representing BTC and coordinating with the supervisor regarding issues, agendas, plans and follow-up.
• Provide culturally informed group, individual and family counseling congruent with BTC treatment phases and individual clinical needs. Maintain fidelity to treatment models.
• Conduct substance abuse and mental health assessments and clinical evaluations using standardized instruments, ASAM and DSM-V criteria. Maintain caseload of up to 6 individuals and conduct group counseling sessions.
• Complete and maintain accurate and timely treatment documentation including individual service notes, service plans, reports to the criminal justice system where indicated, assessments and summaries, and service conclusion summaries.
• Assist in program development.
• Participate with team members in a manner that contributes to healthy team functioning.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Treatment Services.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Minimum of a CADCII required.
• Skilled in provision of individual and group counseling using respect and compassion.
• High level of cultural competence.
• Skilled in engagement practices and working with individuals who are mandated to treatment.
• Knowledge of criminal behavior and at-risk populations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Mission-focused and passionate, with an emphasis on serving high-risk populations using evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to write accurate and concise reports while meeting tight deadlines.
• Well-developed clinical documentation skills and a strong commitment to quality management.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Commitment to and actions consistent with the highest level of ethical and professional standards.
• Computer literate – functional ability with Word and Outlook Express.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Evenings, weekends, and travel may be required for this position.

The ability to lift, carry or otherwise move objects of up to 25 pounds on a regular basis.

The ability to occasionally lift, carry or otherwise move objects of up to up to 50 pounds.

Current and valid driver’s license required, may require use of vehicle.

 Eligible Benefits

 Generous paid time off

Employer paid medical, life insurance, and short-term disability insurance

Voluntary dental, vision and long-term disability insurance options

403b retirement with 3% company match

Access to employee assistance program

Two paid volunteer days per year

 To Apply

 Please email cover letter and resume to careers@bridgestochange.com and reference the Job Title in the subject line.

Bridges to Change is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free of harassment and discrimination.  Bridges to Change provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, veteran status, or any other class protected by local, state, or federal law.  Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employment relationship—including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, and termination of employment.

Job Title: Male Onsite House Manager/Case Manager II

 Location: Portland, OR

 Salary Range: $14/hr.

 Full-time, Non-exempt

 Founded in 2004, Bridges to Change is a mission driven agency with a focus on addictions recovery both in the clients we serve and in providing meaningful employment for individuals in recovery. In partnership with county and other community organizations, Bridges to Change serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness, addictions, mental health and poverty across five counties in Oregon.

 Position Summary

This recruitment is for a gender specific position working with men. In collaboration with BTC staff and other community partners, this position will work directly with men enrolled in stabilization services and in supportive housing. This position requires the ability to live on site and have flexible work hours.

 Essential Functions

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Maintain a healthy, alcohol/drug free environment
• Establish a positive relationship with residents, with mutual trust and respect
• Have the ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds
• Maintain regular interaction, offer support. Act as a guide, advocate and role model for residents
• Have the ability to identify and solve problems, to formulate ideas and come up with creative solutions both independently and collaboratively.
• Work as a household to maintain property and grounds
• Give random, observed gender specific UA’s as needed or necessary
• Post and rotate chores for household
• Conduct weekly house meetings to build community and as a method of problem solving
• Attend monthly house manager meeting and order appropriate household supplies
• Resource and referral coordination both in addiction and mental health services
• Monitor access to medications
• Provide life-skills training to residents, including but not limited to, cooking, cleaning and pro-social behavior
• Introduce residents to and engage them in recovery & pro-social activities

REQUIREMENTS: 

Highschool diploma/GED

Satisfactory criminal background check.

Satisfactory driving record verification.

Verifiable recovery of two years minimum.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Live-in position requiring overnight, some evening & weekend hours
• The ability to lift, carry or otherwise move objects of up to 25 pounds on a regular basis, and occasionally up to 50 pounds is also necessary
• Requires the use of a personal vehicle to provide transportation for clients

 Eligible Benefits

 Generous paid time off

Employer paid medical, life insurance, and short-term disability insurance

Voluntary dental, vision and long-term disability insurance options

403b retirement with 3% company match

Access to employee assistance program

Two paid volunteer days per year

 To Apply

 Please email cover letter and resume to careers@bridgestochange.com and reference the Job Title in the subject line.

Bridges to Change is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free of harassment and discrimination.  Bridges to Change provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, veteran status, or any other class protected by local, state, or federal law.  Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employment relationship—including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, and termination of employment.