Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Outreach & engagement

Peer Recovery Support Specialist – Substance Abuse & Court Related

$19/hr

Complete benefit package – Medical, Dental, Vision and more!

33 paid days off in 1st year!

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) provides peer support services based on an individualized, recovery-focused service philosophy that allows individuals the opportunity to learn to manage their own recovery and advocacy process. The PRSS will work to enhance the development of natural supports, coping skills, and other skills necessary to function as independently as possible in the community, including, but not limited to assisting re-entry into the community after incarceration, a hospitalization, or other institutional setting.

The PRSS serves as an advocate and provides information and peer support for consumers in emergency, outpatient or inpatient settings. The PRSS performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in regaining control of their lives and recovery processes. Must possess the skills to maintain a high level of professionalism, ethics and interactions with all ODMHSAS stakeholders.

• Personal experience in active recovery of mental illness and/or substance use.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Specialized experience as a recipient of mental health services for severe mental illness and experience as a paid or volunteer staff working with adults with severe mental illness.
• Ability to work with the public and maintain an effective working relationship with agency employees.
• Maintain a professional manner and confidentiality at all times.
• Must possess a Driver’s License and use a personal automobile to travel to locations other than the primary office (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations (preferred).
• Document activities, write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Communicate and interact with colleagues, clients, client’s families, the public, and third‑party payer personnel.

• PRSS Certification: $26 application fee (no additional costs).
• CM1 Certification:
  • $25 application fee
  • $50 training fee
  • $45 exam fee

Family & Children’s Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by an innovative, team‑based approach and whole‑person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Utilizing multi‑disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to:

• Increased access to care and crisis services
• Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services
• Added care coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients
• Greater access to social services for clients’ economic and social needs
• Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis

This job is classified as a “safety‑sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant; however, all employees are subject to the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Mental Health Care