Family Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Child Bridge

Family & Children's Services Career Center•Tulsa, OK

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Family Peer Recovery Support Specialist (FPRSS) and Family Support Provider delivers strength based, family centered peer support to individuals and families impacted by mental health or substance use challenges. Drawing on lived experience, this role offers empathy, guidance, advocacy, and practical tools to help families navigate recovery, access appropriate resources, and build resilience. The position provides targeted support services within a child centered system of care, with the needs of the child and family guiding the type and mix of services provided to help keep families together and prevent out of home placements. To be effective, the Family Support Provider works with children in their homes and communities, incorporating the entire family in the Wraparound and cultural heritage and utilization of the best practices model as communicated by the State of Oklahoma. The Family Support Provider maintains close communication with the Project Director, and other clinical and administrative staff in order to assure the highest quality of services is delivered to the juvenile consumer and his/her family.

Requirements

Lived experience as a family member or caregiver, including experience as a primary caregiver of a child or youth who has received services for one of the following: serious emotional disturbance substance use disorder co-occurring substance use and mental health a caregiver with a child welfare /cps involvement.
Must be a high school graduate or have HS equivalent
ODMHSAS Case Manager I Certification, completed within 90 days of eligibility.
F-PRSS Certification Required
Wellness Coach Certification Required
Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record to use agency and/or personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office and/or for the transportation of clients.
F-PRSS Certification: $26 application fee (required before start date).
CM1 Certification: $25 application fee $50 training fee $45 exam fee

Nice To Haves

Adaptability: The ability to adjust to changing priorities, unexpected situations, and new challenges while remaining productive and effective.
Interpersonal Skills: The ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, caregivers, colleagues, and community partners.
Initiative: The ability to work independently with limited supervision and produce results in a timely, accurate and meaningful manner.
Cooperation: The ability to work effectively with others is important for successful multidisciplinary teamwork. This includes the ability to work cooperatively, to contribute positively to group dynamics, and to share knowledge and resources.
Critical Thinking: The ability to solve complex problems and make informed decisions by objectively assessing information, evaluating available resources, considering multiple perspectives, and applying sound judgment.
Professional Boundaries: The ability to establish clear limits to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards while interacting with clients, colleagues, or stakeholders. Strong boundaries ensure an effective balance between empathy and objectivity, creating a respectful and safe environment.
Autonomy: Having the self-discipline to initiate and prioritize work, remain self motivated, manage time independently, and ensure effectively client care delivery with minimal direct oversight.

Responsibilities

Build trusting relationships with families by sharing personal experiences and providing emotional support.
Assist families in developing personalized recovery plans, including setting goals and identifying strategies for overcoming barriers.
Provide information about recovery options, treatment programs, and community resources.
Assist families in identifying and building on their strengths to overcome challenges related to recovery.
Help families navigate the healthcare system, including linking them to treatment services, social services, housing, and other community resources.
Advocate on behalf of families to ensure their voices are heard within systems of care
Collaborate with clinical staff, case managers, and other professionals to ensure holistic, person-centered care.
Provide education on recovery and wellness, encouraging families to take an active role in their recovery.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all services provided, in accordance with CCBHC standards.
Participate in ongoing professional development, training, and supervision.
Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality in all client interactions.