Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Palmer goals, strategies, and values.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with Palmer Polices and state and federal laws.
• Role model appropriate behavior, professional boundaries, respectful communication, and personal appearance in accordance with Employee Dress Code.
• Provide peer recovery support to consumers in residential facility.
• Facilitate, assist or attend groups as assigned.
• Work in collaboration with clients and clinical staff in the best interest of the individual’s recovery process.
• Keep record of client pathway movement.
• Produce accurate rooms list each week or when census changes.
• Inform departments of intake schedule in a timely manner.
• Aid in Outcomes by making follow-up phone calls to former clients, facilitating and administering PAI with clients, tracking status of reunification, and tracking pathway movement and post on census.
• Enforce all facility rules fairly and consistently.
• Maintain facility security and assist in basic crisis intervention.
• Complete appropriate PRSS documentation and provide complete and accurate documentation to Medical Records in accordance with Palmer’s Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in ongoing in-service education programs and staff development programs.
• Maintain knowledge of agency policies, procedures and training.
• Maintain core competencies in relation to working with substance use disorders through continuing education and implement skills learned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Director.

Requirements

• Current Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification from ODMHSAS and a minimum of one year in recovery with sponsor or similar.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Previous experience working in a residential treatment facility, preferred.
• Current Oklahoma Driver’s License and acceptable driving record according to Motor Vehicles Records.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 30 pounds.
• Sit for up to 8 hours/day.
• View computer screen for up to 8 hours/day.