Peer Recovery Coach — Empower & Connect, $19/hr, 34 PTO

Family & Children’s Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 paid days off

Job summary

Family & Children’s Services is seeking a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to help individuals in recovery through one-on-one and group supports, while collaborating with an integrated care team. The role leverages lived experience with mental health/substance use recovery to guide clients toward recovery goals and resources.

Responsibilities include developing personalized plans, navigating services, and maintaining compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or have HS equivalent.
• Specialized experience as a recipient of mental health services for mental illness and experience working with adults with mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and/or group peer support to individuals recovering from mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Share personal experiences to build trust, inspire hope, and foster a sense of empowerment in clients.
• Assist individuals in developing personalized recovery/safety/stabilization plans, including setting goals and identifying strategies for overcoming barriers.
• Help clients navigate the healthcare system, including linking them to treatment services, social services, housing, and other community resources.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, case managers, and other professionals to ensure holistic, person-centered care.
• Provide education on recovery and wellness, encouraging individuals to take an active role in their recovery.
• Assist clients in developing self-advocacy skills and accessing support networks.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all services provided, in accordance with CCBHC standards.
• May facilitate peer-led recovery groups and workshops depending on program needs.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, training, and supervision.
• Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality in all client interactions.

Skills

Adaptability

Interpersonal

Initiative

Cooperation

Critical Thinking

Professional Boundaries

Autonomy

Communication

Decision Making

Engagement

Learning

Organization

Quality of Work

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Family & Children’s Services is seeking a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to help individuals in recovery through one-on-one and group supports, while collaborating with an integrated care team. The role leverages lived experience with mental health/substance use recovery to guide clients toward recovery goals and resources.

Responsibilities include developing personalized plans, navigating services, and maintaining compliant documentation.