Recovery Support Specialist I

Oklahoma Mental Health Council; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement plan 5% match

Student Loan Repayment

Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Floating Holiday

Rest and Relaxation Days

Education Leave

Volunteer Leave

Pay Increases and Bonuses

Long-Term Disability and Life

Job summary

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services in Shawnee, OK is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist I to provide rehabilitation and support services under clinical supervision. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, peer support, advocacy, and education to clients in various treatment settings, promoting recovery and independence.

The role emphasizes developing wellness plans, supporting self-help groups, and coordinating services to enhance quality of life.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current PRSS Certification or demonstrated recovery from a mental health or substance use disorder.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Willing to self-disclose personal recovery journey.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain effective relationships with clients and staff.
• Must complete in-service and external training requirements.
• Commitment to Red Rock BHS mission.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates activities supporting physical health and wellness.
• Provides guidance on medications and their effects on health.
• Assists clients in creating and following wellness plans.
• Supports clients in recovery and self-help strategies.
• Promotes WRAP-based self-management and safety planning.
• Assists in goal setting for recovery and vocational supports.
• Builds community connections and partnerships.

Skills

Independent judgment

Tact and patience

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PRSS Certification

Job description

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Recovery Support Specialist I

Full Time Shawnee, OK, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3498

SUMMARY

The Recovery Support Specialist performs rehabilitation and support functions and assists in treatment. Activities may include crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees, client advocacy, prevention and education. The RSS provides substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families. The RSS performs direction and coordinating support activities that promote good physical health; provides peer support services; serves as a client advocate; provides information and peer support for clients in emergency, outpatient or inpatient settings. The RSS performs a wide range of tasks to assist clients in regaining control of their lives and recovery processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates activities in nutrition, exercises managing physical health concerns
• Provides support regarding the effects that medication may have on physical health
• Assists clients in developing individual physical wellness plans and implementation assistance and support
• Teaches and mentors the value of every individual’s recovery experience
• Models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies
• Assists service recipients in articulating personal goals for recovery
• Assists in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups
• Supports clients in using a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
• Assists in creating a Safety Plan and Psychiatric Advanced Directive as needed
• Utilizes and teaches problem solving techniques with clients as well as how to identify and combat negative self-talk and fears
• Supports the vocational choices of clients and assist in overcoming job-related anxiety
• Assists in building social skills in the community that will enhance quality of life and support the development of natural support systems
• Attends treatment team and program development meetings to ensure the presence of the client voice and to promote the use of self-directed recovery tools
• Provides and advocates for effective recovery oriented services
• Maintains effective working relationships and strategic alliances with consumers, other staff, the community and other non-profit organizations
• Builds rapport and working partnerships with relevant local, state, and federal government agencies
• Promotes community education projects to help increase awareness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Acute Mental Health Crises
• Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current PRSS Certification or have demonstrated recovery from a mental health diagnosis, substance use disorder or both
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be willing to self-disclose about their personal recovery journey
• General skill in exercising independent judgment, tact, patience, and understanding; maintaining effective working relationships with clients, other staff, and the community
• Must complete all in-service and external training requirements
• Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 25 pounds
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time
• Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer

HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU!

• We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance
• Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary
• Student Loan Repayment Options
• No Cost Employee Assistance Plan
• 3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
• 4 Rest and Relaxation Days
• 3 days of Education Leave
• 4 hours of Volunteer Leave
• Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses Annually
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.