Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Re-Entry Intensive Care Coordination Team/ Community based and clinic services. (PATH)

Family & Children's Service•Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Re-Entry Intensive Care Coordination Team/ Community based and clinic services. (PATH) Population Served: Serve adult clients, age 18 and older, that are diagnosed with a severe mental illness, substance use disorder, or co-occurring disorder and also experiencing homelessness. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Office and field based services with regular transportation of clients with case managers using agency or personal vehicles Provide a variety of services for identified needs including but not limited to: Teach and mentor the value of every individual's recovery experience individually and in a group setting Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies Proactively engage clients in services Possess communication skills to teach new concepts and ideas to others Assist in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups Support clients in using a WRAP - Wellness Recovery Action Plan or Psychiatric Advanced Directive Assist in building social skills in the community that will enhance quality of life Support the development of natural support systems Possess knowledge about various mental health settings and community resources (i.e. local shelter, housing, food pantry, vocational resources, and other homeless resources) Provide services in-person or via telehealth platforms Services range in intensity from monthly contact to weekly/daily contact Embed outreach and other services in alternate locations and with community providers to reduce barriers to access Work with clients with active mental health symptoms and within their treatment preferences Meet clients where they are in the community, including homeless shelters, private homes, or outdoors, promoting confidentiality in all settings Demonstrate comfort and flexibility while working with clients in difficult life circumstances, which may include individuals living in substandard conditions Gather and complete all CCBHC data metrics for homeless population served

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Minimum one-year participation in local or national consumer advocacy or knowledge in the area of mental health recovery.
Must possess a driver's license and use of personal automobile for travel.
Will transport clients in personal automobile.
Peer Recovery Support Services (if you do not already have, you will obtain after hire)
Case Manager I Certification (to be completed within 60 days of eligibility)
Wellness Coach Certification (if you do not already have, you will obtain after hire)
Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record (required for travel and client transportation)

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to applicants who are current or former consumers of mental health services.

Responsibilities

Office and field based services with regular transportation of clients with case managers using agency or personal vehicles
Teach and mentor the value of every individual's recovery experience individually and in a group setting
Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies
Proactively engage clients in services
Possess communication skills to teach new concepts and ideas to others
Assist in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups
Support clients in using a WRAP - Wellness Recovery Action Plan or Psychiatric Advanced Directive
Assist in building social skills in the community that will enhance quality of life
Support the development of natural support systems
Possess knowledge about various mental health settings and community resources (i.e. local shelter, housing, food pantry, vocational resources, and other homeless resources)
Provide services in-person or via telehealth platforms
Embed outreach and other services in alternate locations and with community providers to reduce barriers to access
Work with clients with active mental health symptoms and within their treatment preferences
Meet clients where they are in the community, including homeless shelters, private homes, or outdoors, promoting confidentiality in all settings
Demonstrate comfort and flexibility while working with clients in difficult life circumstances, which may include individuals living in substandard conditions
Gather and complete all CCBHC data metrics for homeless population served