Recovery Coach & Wellness Advocate

Kids for the Future; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Lake Mental Health Center, Inc. is seeking a CPRSS in Enid, OK to provide recovery-oriented services and empower individuals in their recovery journey. The role emphasizes advocacy, skill-building, and community integration.

The CPRSS will work with consumers, support self-help activities, and promote empowerment and wellness within the program. Local travel and ongoing training are expected as part of the position.

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.
• An expectation of core competencies in relation to individuals with co-occurring disorders.

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 service recipients in determining the objectives needed to reach his/her recovery goals.
• Assist in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups.
• Support consumers in using a WRAP – Wellness Recovery Action Plan.
• Utilize and teach problem solving techniques with consumers.
• Teach consumers how to identify and combat negative self-talk and fears.
• Support the vocational choices of consumers and assist him/her in overcoming job-related anxiety.
• Assist in building social skills in the community that will enhance quality of life.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Grand Lake Mental Health Center, Inc. is seeking a CPRSS in Enid, OK to provide recovery-oriented services and empower individuals in their recovery journey. The role emphasizes advocacy, skill-building, and community integration.

The CPRSS will work with consumers, support self-help activities, and promote empowerment and wellness within the program. Local travel and ongoing training are expected as part of the position.