Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Hope Team

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

6h•$19

About The Position

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) provides integrated medical and behavioral health care to clients in a community based setting. The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) provides peer support services, based on an individualized, recovery-focused service philosophy that allows individuals the opportunity to learn to manage their own recovery and advocacy process. The RSS will work to enhance the development of natural supports, coping skills and other skills necessary to function as independently as possible in the community, including, but not limited to assisting re-entry into the community after incarceration, a hospitalization or other institutional setting. Services are delivered to a high risk adult population who carry a serious mental illness, substance abuse, co-occurring and/or medically co-morbid diagnosis. The PRSS serves as an advocate and provides information and peer support for consumers in emergency, outpatient or inpatient settings. The PRSS performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in regaining control of their lives and recovery processes. Must possess the skills to maintain a high level of professionalism, ethics and interactions with all ODMHSAS stakeholders.

Requirements

Personal experience in active recovery of mental illness and/or substance use.
High School diploma or equivalent required [Bachelor’s degree preferred]
Specialized experience as a recipient of mental health services for severe mental illness and experience as a paid or volunteer staff working with adults with severe mental illness.
Ability to work with the public, ability to maintain an effective working relationship with agency employees.
Ability to maintain a professional manner and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Must possess a Driver's License and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office. [Mileage reimbursement provided]
Ability to document activities, write reports, business correspondence and procedure manual.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues, clients, customers and the general public.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with colleagues, clients, client’s families, public and third party payer personnel.
Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification (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)
PRSS Certification: $26 application fee (required before start date).
CM1 Certification: $25 application fee $50 training fee $45 exam fee