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LifeWorks NW
Portland, OR
Full-time

Women's Residential-Volunteer

Location : This volunteer opportunity is based out of LifeWorks NW's Project Network site.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Provide a safe and secure environment for clients and their children.
  • Organize, supervise and encourage client participation in recovery-oriented social, educational and recreational activities.
  • Provide skills training in activities of daily living and , including meal preparation, housekeeping chores, interpersonal relationships, effective communication, etc.
  • Provide support and assistance during site emergencies (inclement weather, earthquakes, fire, etc.), following site policies and procedures.
  • Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Accurately completes on-line trainings.
  • Continually increase level of cultural sensitivity, awareness and competency.

REQUIREMENTS :

  • Good communication and listening skills.
  • The ability to make decisions quickly and remain calm and be flexible.
  • If recovering from a substance abuse related disorder, must be able to demonstrate continuous sobriety under nonresidential, independent living conditions for the immediate past two years.
  • Ability to establish and maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries with the clients and their children.
  • Basic computer skills including keyboarding, use of mouse, ability to navigate website and use common web browser.
  • Demonstrates effective communication skills and maintains a cooperative working relationship with others in a culturally diverse environment.
  • Ability to perform essential functions of job without creating a direct threat to the safety of self or others.
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries both on and offsite.

LifeWorks NW is a private, non-profit organization providing prevention, mental health, substance use treatment, and related social services to youths, adults, and older adults in over fifteen locations throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.

LifeWorks NW promotes a healthy community by providing quality and culturally responsive mental health and addiction services across the lifespan.

Our core values-Recovery and Relationships, Resilience, and Results-inform the work we do. The four pillars of the strategic vision include Compassionate, Impactful Care, Holistic Health, Passionate Team, and Thriving Organization.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to successfully achieving the mission. We know that "life works" when people get the help they need and are dedicated to changing lives.

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