Peer Development Facilitator-PRSS Certified

OKLAHOMA COUNTY DIVERSION HUB INC • Oklahoma City, OK

76d • Hybrid

About The Position

Diversion Hub is seeking a compassionate, organized, and engaging Peer Development Facilitator to coordinate and facilitate educational and skill-building classes for individuals involved in the criminal legal system. This full-time position is responsible for facilitating classes within the Oklahoma County Detention Center, covering topics such as Anger Management, Positive Thinking, Parenting, and other evidence-informed curricula designed to support personal growth and long-term success. The Peer Development Facilitator will use their lived experience and Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) training to foster meaningful engagement, encourage participant growth, and create a supportive learning environment. This position also plays a critical role in maintaining accurate attendance records and providing timely documentation to courts and other referring agencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Oklahoma Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Certification or willingness to obtain certification within an established timeframe.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel between Diversion Hub locations and community sites as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearance necessary to facilitate programming within the Oklahoma County Detention Center.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, recovery principles, and motivational interviewing techniques is preferred.
• Experience facilitating groups, classes, workshops, or educational programming preferred.
• Experience working with justice-involved individuals, behavioral health populations, or community-based organizations preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Criminal Justice, Education, or a related field.
• Experience facilitating cognitive-behavioral, life skills, parenting, anger management, or recovery-focused curricula.
• Experience working in correctional, diversion, or treatment court settings.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate educational and skill-building classes for participants within the Oklahoma County Detention Center and at the Diversion Hub office as needed.
• Develop, adapt, and maintain class curriculum and instructional materials that support participant success and align with Diversion Hub programming.
• Create a welcoming, respectful, and recovery-oriented learning environment that promotes participant engagement and accountability.
• Utilize effective group facilitation techniques to encourage participation, discussion, and skill development.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and participant populations.
• Maintain accurate class rosters, attendance records, and participant documentation.
• Submit attendance verification and other required documentation to courts, referral partners, and internal staff in a timely and accurate manner.
• Track participant progress and ensure documentation complies with agency and court requirements.
• Assist with evaluating program effectiveness and updating curriculum based on participant feedback and program needs.
• Collaborate with Diversion Hub staff and community partners to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Facilitate programming within the Oklahoma County Detention Center while adhering to all facility policies and security procedures.
• Develop positive working relationships with court personnel, detention center staff, and community partners.
• Represent Diversion Hub professionally in community and correctional settings.
• Maintain all required credentials and security clearances necessary to provide programming within correctional facilities.

Benefits

• The Diversion Hub provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disabilities, marital status or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED