Peer Recovery Support Specialist - State Opioid & Stimulant Specialist

$19/hr.

Complete benefit package - Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!

33 Paid days off 1st year!

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) is part of a multidisciplinary team. The primary responsibility of this position is to engage SOS/OPIOD clients and obtain the GPRA for outcome monitoring and collection. Under general supervision, the 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 PRSS 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 a hospitalization or other institutional setting. 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. The PRSS will possess the skills to maintain a high level of professionalism, ethics, and interactions with all ODMHSAS stakeholders. Services are predominately delivered to an adult population who carry a serious mental illness, substance abuse, and/or co-occurring diagnosis.

Requirements

• Personal experience in active recovery of mental illness 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 at all times and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must obtain and carry cellular phone during working hours.
• Must possess a Driver's License and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations is preferred.
• 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.
• Strong preference may be given to individuals who have experience with the Department of Corrections or similar organization.
• Engage clients who are admitted to the SOS/ Opioid grant and complete the GPRA's in compliance with the ODMHSAS contract in a timely manner.
• Engage clients associated with other ODMHSAS grants and complete GPRA's as time permits.
• Attend all Opioid SOS internal and external meetings and participate in the ODMHSAS GPRA training.
• Provide SOS/Opioid grant clients PRSS services to encourage engagement in treatment.
• Promote Opioid SOS treatment through utilization of GPRA incentive cards.
• Facilitate substance abuse pre-admit outreach and engagement.

CCBHC Model of Care

Family & Children's Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to:

1. Increased access to care and crisis services
2. Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services.
3. Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients
4. Greater access to Social Services for clients' economic and social needs
5. Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.

Drug Free Workplace Policy

This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant; however, all employees are subject to the Family & Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.