PRSS Peer Recovery Support Specialist Thur-Sat eo Wed 8p-8a - CSUURC - Ardmore OK
PRSS Peer Recovery Support Specialist Thur-Sat eo Wed 8p-8a - CSUURC - Ardmore OK
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Job Description
A Lighthouse is needed to help guide the way; to emit a light that helps navigate turbulent times and warn against the possible dangers ahead. Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers is just such a place guided by its core values of hope dedication and community.
As a Recovery Support Specialist you will use your previous learning and life experiences to empower uplift and help others heal from the many forms of mental illness trauma or addiction.
To meet the increasing needs of our communities it is imperative that all team members understand and successfully reach and maintain the expected performance standard levels. In order to achieve total and sustainable success each person must do their part. Lighthouse will do its part in providing any and all necessary tools and training required to help team members be successful.
DEFINITION:
Under immediate to general supervision provides recovery suppo1i services to individuals and groups in various settings. This position is supervised by the Lead Care Coordinator Operations Manager or Director of Crisis Services.
Qualifications and Benefits
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED or an equivalent competency.
- Minimum one year participation in local or national consumer advocacy or knowledge in the area of mental health recovery.
- Current certification as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist as described in ODMHSAS Standards and Criteria for Ce1iified Peer Recovery Support Specialist 450:5331.
- An expectation of core competencies in relation to individuals with cooccurring disorders trauma informed care and collaborative care.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of recovery.
- Knowledge of the elements of recovery practices and how to collaborate with others to identify their personal strengths and goals.
- Able to work within an integrated team to facilitate care by assessing consumer needs helping them evaluate treatment options coordinating care with internal and external providers and monitoring progress.
- Ability to work effectively and courteously with people from various cultures and backgrounds and to exercise good professional judgment.
- Ability and willingness to share ones personal learning experiences to promote recovery and crisis stabilization.
- Assist consumers in regaining control of their lives and recovery processes.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible and held accountable for the following duties:
- Provide varying types of individualized recovery supportive services in various settings to individuals families and groups to promote change to facilitate recovery.
- Assists the Integrated Care Team by monitoring and evaluating the needs and abilities of the consumer and assists them to function more adequately through use of their own strengths and through use of community resources.
- Completes all agency documentation of services in a thorough accurate and timely manner.
- Serves as a role model for recovery and assists the consumer in identifying barriers to engagement in treatment.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job requirement.
- Employees must be willing and able to perform all jobrelated travel normally associated with this position.
- Must meet agency standards of productivity and fiscal responsibility.
- Prepares for and actively participates in huddles Care Planning and staff meetings.
- Must meet satisfactory expectations at any scheduled job performance evaluation coaching and/or Performance Improvement Plans.
- Assessment and appraisal of quality of work will be evaluated through training skill chart review or special purpose.
- Must complete Lighthouse required training and resulting follow up and consultation as required at hire annually and as directed by Supervisor.
- Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as requested.
- Must perform the specific job duties as listed above to meet position expectations.
- In addition must possess skill in working cooperatively and effectively with clients staff management and other professional and community groups; in exercising mature judgment in dealing with people; in presenting ideas clearly and accurately; in reading and comprehending the English language; and in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Benefits:
Benefits include: 100 employerpaid premiums for health dental life and vision insurance; generous paid leave including PTO sick and agency holidays employer matching 401K plan and paid continuing education.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Job Type:
- Fulltime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ardmore OK: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Unclear
