Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)

Palmer Addiction Recovery Services•Tulsa, OK

4d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Provide peer recovery support by serving as an advocate and brokers information and resources for consumers in a variety of behavioral health and community settings. The exact work schedule will be determined based on program needs and candidate availability.

Requirements

Current Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification from ODMHSAS
A minimum of one year in recovery with sponsor or similar
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Detail oriented and self-motivated
Current Oklahoma Driver’s License and acceptable driving record according to Motor Vehicles Records
Ability to lift 30 pounds
Sit for up to 8 hours/day
View computer screen for up to 8 hours/day
Job requires twisting, lifting, standing, sitting, walking, stretching, kneeling, bending, and squatting.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a residential treatment facility

Responsibilities

Adhere to all Palmer goals, strategies, and values.
Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with Palmer Policies and state and federal laws.
Role model appropriate behavior, professional boundaries, respectful communication, and personal appearance in accordance with Employee Dress Code.
Provide peer recovery support to consumers in residential facility.
Facilitate, assist or attend groups as assigned.
Work in collaboration with clients and clinical staff in the best interest of the individual’s recovery process.
Keep record of client pathway movement.
Produce accurate rooms list each week or when census changes. Census updates and room chart that includes new intakes, pathway movements and discharges. Inform departments of intake schedule in a timely manner.
Assist with Outcomes by making follow-up phone calls to former clients, facilitate and administer PAI with clients, track status of reunification and track pathway movement and post on census.
Enforce all facility rules fairly and consistently.
Maintain facility security and assist in basic crisis intervention.
Complete appropriate PRSS documentation, and provide complete and accurate documentation to Medical Records in accordance with Palmer’s Policies and Procedures.
Participate in ongoing in-service education programs and staff development programs.
Maintain knowledge of agency policies, procedures and training.
Maintain core competencies in relation to working with substance use disorders through continuing education and implement skills learned.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Director.