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Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Outreach & Engagement - Pathways to Care

Family & Children's Services · Tulsa, OK · 1 mo ago
OTHR$19/hrFull-time

Job Summary

As a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, you will use your lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery to provide hope, support, and guidance to individuals in the recovery process. You will work as part of an integrated care team to deliver peer-based recovery support, helping individuals develop recovery goals, navigate treatment services, and connect with community resources.

Position Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide one-on-one and group peer support to individuals recovering from mental health and/or substance use challenges.
  • Share personal experiences to build trust, inspire hope, and foster a sense of empowerment in clients.
  • Aid individuals in developing personalized recovery plans, including setting goals and identifying strategies for overcoming barriers.
  • Help clients navigate the healthcare system, including linking them to treatment services, social services, housing, and other community resources.
  • Collaborate with clinical staff, case managers, and other professionals to ensure holistic, person-centered care.
  • Provide education on recovery and wellness, encouraging individuals to take an active role in their recovery.
  • Assist clients in developing self-advocacy skills and accessing support networks.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all services provided, in accordance with CCBHC standards.
  • Facilitate peer-led recovery groups and workshops.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development, training, and supervision.
  • Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality in all client interactions.

Qualifications

  • EDUCATION: Must be a high school graduate or have HS equivalent.
  • EXPERIENCE: Specialized experience as a recipient of mental health services for mental illness and experience working with adults with mental illness.

Performance Competencies

  • Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Engagement
  • Initiative and Accountability
  • Interpersonal
  • Learning
  • Organizational Alignment
  • Quality of Work

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Adaptability
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Initiative
  • Cohesion
  • Critical Thinking
  • Professional Boundaries
  • Autonomy

Certifications/Licenses

  • To become a PRSS with FCS, applicants must obtain both PRSS Certification (application fee is required before receiving a start date) and CM1 Certification (required after the start date).
  • PRSS Certification: $26 application fee (no additional costs).
  • CM1 Certification: $25 application fee, $50 training fee, $45 exam fee.

Safety Sensitivity

This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the “safety-sensitive” classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.

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