Recovery Support Specialist - Adult Outpatient
About The Position
This job posting details openings for Recovery Support Specialists on the Adult Outpatient team at Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center (JTCMHC) in Lawton, OK. The primary responsibilities include supporting facility consumers in their journey to regain control over their lives and recovery processes, and performing a variety of tasks to assist individuals in achieving recovery goals. Professional expectations include maintaining professionalism and ethical behavior in all interactions, and ensuring respectful and effective communication with consumers and ODMHSAS staff. Key qualities for applicants include strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with adult consumers, a commitment to ethical standards and maintaining a professional demeanor, and a passion for helping others achieve personal recovery and wellness. This role offers an opportunity to directly impact the lives of individuals on their recovery journey.
Requirements
- Currently certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (for Sr. Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist and Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist roles).
- High school diploma or GED.
- Demonstrates personal knowledge in advocacy in recovery.
- Two years of PRSS experience (for Sr. Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist role).
- Ability to become a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (for Recovery Support Specialist role).
Nice To Haves
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with adult consumers.
- Commitment to ethical standards and maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Passion for helping others achieve personal recovery and wellness.
Responsibilities
- Supporting facility consumers in their journey to regain control over their lives and recovery processes.
- Performing a variety of tasks to assist individuals in achieving recovery goals.
- Maintaining professionalism and ethical behavior in all interactions.
- Ensuring respectful and effective communication with consumers and ODMHSAS staff.
Benefits
- Generous benefits allowance
- Comprehensive Health Coverage with no pre-existing condition exclusions
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- 11 paid holidays
- 15 days of vacation in the first year
- 15 days of sick leave in the first year
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Longevity Bonuses
- Training Opportunities for CEU requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
