Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)

Description

Summary: Provide peer recovery support by serving as an advocate and brokers information and resources for consumers in variety of behavioral health and community settings.

Schedule:  Full-time. Exact work schedule will be determined based on program needs and candidate availability. 

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all Palmer goals, strategies, and values.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with Palmer Polices and state and federal laws.
• Role model appropriate behavior, professional boundaries, respectful communication, and personal appearance in accordance with Employee Dress Code.
• Provide peer recovery support to consumers in residential facility.
• Facilitate, assist or attend groups as assigned.
• Work in collaboration with clients and clinical staff in the best interest of the individual’s recovery process.
• Keep record of client pathway movement.
• Produce accurate rooms list each week or when census changes. Census updates and room chart that includes new intakes, pathway movements and discharges. Inform departments of intake schedule in a timely manner.
• Assist with Outcomes by making follow-up phone calls to former clients, facilitate and administer PAI with clients, track status of reunification and track pathway movement and post on census.
• Enforce all facility rules fairly and consistently.
• Maintain facility security and assist in basic crisis intervention.
• Complete appropriate PRSS documentation, and provide complete and accurate documentation to Medical Records in accordance with Palmer’s Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in ongoing in-service education programs and staff development programs.
• Maintain knowledge of agency policies, procedures and training.
• Maintain core competencies in relation to working with substance use disorders through continuing education and implement skills learned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Director.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee in this position. Responsibilities and requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Current Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification from ODMHSAS and a minimum of one year in recovery with sponsor or similar
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Detail oriented and self-motivated
• Previous experience working in a residential treatment facility, preferred
• Current Oklahoma Driver’s License and acceptable driving record according to Motor Vehicles Records

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 30 pounds, sit for up to 8 hours/day, view computer screen for up to 8 hours/day.
• Job requires twisting, lifting, standing, sitting, walking, stretching, kneeling, bending, and squatting.