Peer Recovery Support Specialist-Housing Stability

Family & Children's Services • Tulsa, OK

7h

About The Position

Join a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that provides integrated medical and behavioral health care in a supportive, community-based setting. The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) provides recovery-focused peer support to people managing mental health and/or substance use challenges. The specialist empowers clients in their recovery and advocacy, supports community reintegration after institutional stays such as incarceration or hospitalization, and helps clients develop natural supports and life skills for independent living. The role includes client and community travel and transportation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Lived experience in active recovery from mental illness and/or substance use.
• Experience providing peer support or working or volunteering with individuals facing severe mental illness.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with clients, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Professionalism and confidentiality in client- and agency-related matters.
• Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS) certification; obtain after hire if not already held. The PRSS application fee is required before the start date.
• Case Manager I (CM1) certification, to be completed within 60 days of eligibility. Listed fees include a $25 application fee, $50 training fee, and $45 exam fee.
• Wellness Coach Certification; obtain after hire if not already held.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, required for travel and client transportation.
• The position is classified as safety-sensitive under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Employees are subject to the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy; possession of a medical marijuana license does not exclude an applicant.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to read and interpret professional and regulatory materials and write clear, professional reports and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, peer-based support to individuals navigating recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Empower clients to develop coping strategies, build natural support systems, and achieve greater independence in daily life.
• Support community reintegration for people transitioning from incarceration, hospitalization, or other institutional settings.
• Advocate for clients’ needs and share information and resources to support informed decision-making.
• Maintain clear, accurate documentation of services in accordance with agency protocols and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.

Benefits

• 34 paid days off in the first year.
• Generous benefits package.
• Mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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