Consumer Recovery Specialist

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services•Vinita, OK

5d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Consumer Recovery Specialist works in the Nursing department at the Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, Oklahoma, a secure inpatient forensic facility providing jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. As part of the treatment team, the specialist develops and maintains supportive relationships with consumers to address their strengths, goals, and barriers to recovery. The role includes monitoring recovery progress toward treatment goals, participating in de-escalation activities, supporting recovery, wellness, and social skills groups, and developing and managing other group activities. This is a full-time position with an hourly pay rate of $25.00, plus applicable pay differentials. Primary hours are 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m. The agency provides coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week; work hours and location may vary according to business needs, and employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.

Requirements

An associate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Willingness and ability to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position.
A valid driver’s license.
Meet physical examination requirements, including occasionally lifting or carrying 50 pounds and pushing or pulling a maximum force of 25 pounds.
Submit to drug urinalysis testing upon a conditional offer if appointed to a safety-sensitive position; appointment is contingent on a negative result.

Nice To Haves

Participation in the DMHSAS-sponsored Consumer Recovery Specialist certificate program may be preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain supportive relationships with consumers to address strengths, goals, and barriers to recovery.
Monitor consumers’ recovery progress toward treatment goals.
Participate in de-escalation activities.
Participate in recovery, wellness, and social skills groups.
Develop and manage other group activities.
Fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position.

Benefits

Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing-condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care or dependent care expenses.
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs.
11 paid holidays.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in 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.