Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Military Support Services

HOPE Community Services, Inc. • Oklahoma City, OK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a PRSS within the Military Support Services team, you will use your lived experience and recovery expertise to support individuals connected to the military community. You’ll offer personalized peer support, helping clients access essential resources and maintain their recovery. Additionally, this position allows you to foster relationships with local organizations, empower individuals to move forward in their recovery and promote overall well-being.

Requirements

• Demonstrated recovery from a mental health or substance use disorder
• HS Diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with clients, employers, and colleagues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse range of individuals.
• Empathy and Compassion
• Must be efficient in managing multiple tasks, maintaining accurate records, and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Use lived experience and recovery expertise to support individuals connected to the military community.
• Offer personalized peer support.
• Help clients access essential resources and maintain their recovery.
• Foster relationships with local organizations.
• Empower individuals to move forward in their recovery.
• Promote overall well-being.
• Provide hope, mentorship, and resource navigation in both individual and group settings.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Full Benefits including 100% paid health and dental!
• Life Insurance
• Over 2 weeks PTO first year
• 1 Friday off per month (Wellness day)
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Bereavement Leave - 5 days per year
• 8 hours of Volunteer Pay
• Retirement contributions of 10% with no match required
• Paid Professional Development Time
• Student Loan Repayment Program

What This Job Offers

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