Consumer Recovery Specialist

State of Oklahoma•Vinita, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a 24 hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. The Nursing department is looking for a Consumer Recovery Specialist that will work as a part of the treatment team by developing and maintaining a supportive relationship with consumers in order to address strengths, goals and barriers to recovery. This includes performing duties such as monitoring recovery progress toward treatment goals, de-escalation activities, participation in recovery, wellness and social skills groups and developing and managing other group activities.

Requirements

An associate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds.
Able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Participation in DMHSAS-sponsored Consumer Recovery Specialist certificate program.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a supportive relationship with consumers.
Address strengths, goals and barriers to recovery.
Monitor recovery progress toward treatment goals.
Perform de-escalation activities.
Participate in recovery, wellness and social skills groups.
Develop and manage other group activities.

Benefits

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
11 paid holidays
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
Longevity Bonus for years of service
Student Loan repayment options
Training opportunities for CEU requirements