Recovery Support Specialist - Idabel

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services•Idabel, OK

4d•$34,500

About The Position

Positions in this family provide peer support services, serve as advocates for consumers, and provide information and peer support for consumers in emergency, outpatient or inpatient settings. The positions perform duties to assist consumers with recovery processes as they regain control of their lives.

Requirements

The education requirement at this level consists of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Has the ability to become a certified Recovery Support Specialist
Demonstrated participation in advocacy and/or personal knowledge in recovery.
Has the ability to become a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist.
Criteria to become a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist is available at http://ok.gov/odmhsas
Upon Conditional Offer of Employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting and carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds as a conditional offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Benefits

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
11 paid holidays
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
Longevity Bonus for years of service
Student Loan repayment options
Training opportunities for CEU requirements