Recovery Coach & Peer Support Specialist

Kids for the Future; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is hiring a CPRSS in Pryor, OK to provide recovery-oriented services. The role involves teaching recovery concepts, mentoring individuals, and supporting goal setting related to wellness and community integration.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and personal recovery from behavioral health or substance use, with preferred experience in consumer advocacy or mental health recovery. Travel and ongoing training are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and must be in recovery from a behavioral health and/or substance abuse disorder or nicotine recovery.
• One year of experience and participation in local or national consumer advocacy or knowledge in mental health recovery, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor the value of every individual’s recovery experience.
• Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Assist service recipients in articulating personal goals for recovery.
• Assist consumers in determining the objectives needed to reach his/her recovery goals.
• Assist in setting up and sustaining self-help groups.
• Support consumers in using a WRAP – Wellness Recovery Action Plan.
• Assist consumers in developing empowerment skills through self-advocacy.

Job description

Kids for the Future is hiring a CPRSS in Pryor, OK to provide recovery-oriented services. The role involves teaching recovery concepts, mentoring individuals, and supporting goal setting related to wellness and community integration.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and personal recovery from behavioral health or substance use, with preferred experience in consumer advocacy or mental health recovery. Travel and ongoing training are expected.