Peer Recovery Support Specialist- Connections

Family & Children's Services Career Center • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist uses lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery to provide hope, support, and guidance to individuals in recovery. As part of an integrated care team, the specialist provides peer-based support, helps individuals develop recovery goals, navigate treatment services, and connect with community resources.

The role may involve individual and group support, assistance with recovery, safety, and stabilization planning, education on recovery and wellness, and support for self-advocacy. The specialist collaborates with clinical staff, case managers, and other professionals to provide holistic, person-centered care; maintains timely and accurate documentation in accordance with CCBHC standards; and participates in professional development, training, and supervision. The position is classified as safety-sensitive and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Specialized experience as a recipient of mental health services for mental illness and experience working with adults with mental illness.
• PRSS Certification required.
• Wellness Coach Certification required.
• ODMHSAS Case Manager I Certification, to be completed within 90 days of eligibility.
• Valid driver license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work evening hours, weekends, and/or holidays if required.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, due to the safety-sensitive classification.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and/or group peer support to individuals recovering from mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Share personal experiences to build trust, inspire hope, and foster empowerment.
• Help individuals develop personalized recovery, safety, and stabilization plans, including goals and strategies for overcoming barriers.
• Help clients navigate healthcare services and connect with treatment, social services, housing, and other community resources.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, case managers, and other professionals to provide holistic, person-centered care.
• Provide education on recovery and wellness and encourage individuals to take an active role in recovery.
• Help clients develop self-advocacy skills and access support networks.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services in accordance with CCBHC standards.
• Facilitate peer-led recovery groups and workshops as needed.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, training, and supervision.
• Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality in client interactions.
• Travel to locations beyond the primary office and/or transport clients using an agency or personal automobile, as needed.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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