Recovery Support Specialist - Mobile Response

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Training opportunities

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Lawton, OK is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist for the Mobile Response team. The role involves assisting individuals in crisis and providing empathetic support. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with certification as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist preferred. This full-time position offers a salary range from $30,000 to $38,000 based on certification level, along with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist for senior roles.
• Ability to demonstrate personal knowledge in advocacy in recovery.
• Experience in recovery support roles required for senior certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in crisis to regain control.
• Perform tasks supporting individuals in recovery.
• Maintain professionalism and ethics in all interactions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility to work non-standard hours

Commitment to professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Recovery Support Specialist - Mobile Response

This job posting highlights an opening for a Recovery Support Specialist at Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center (JTMCHC) in Lawton, OK, as part of the Mobile Response team. Below is a summary of the role:

Primary Responsibilities

• Assisting individuals of all ages who are in crisis to regain control of their lives and recovery journey.
• Performing tasks that support individuals in their recovery processes.
• Flexibility:
  • Opportunities for non-standard hours with generous shift differentials.
• Professional Standards:
  • Maintaining a high level of professionalism, ethics, and respectful interactions with staff and consumers.

Key Qualities for Applicants

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to provide empathetic and effective support to individuals in crisis.
• Ability to work flexibly, including during non-standard hours.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and professionalism in all interactions.

This position is ideal for someone looking to make a direct impact in the mental health field while benefiting from a dynamic and flexible work environment.

Job Type/Salary:

• Full-time position
• SeniorCertified Peer Recovery Support Specialist: $38,000.00 ($18.26/hr) plus benefits
• Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist: $34,500.00 ($16.58/hr) plus benefits
• Recovery Support Specialist: $30,000.00 ($14.42/hr) plus benefits

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Additional Compensation: Along with our great benefits we also offer additional compensation for working outside of normal business hours. Shift differential pay examples:

• Evening/Nights - extra $0.50/hr
• On-call - $1.00/hr

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• SeniorCertified Peer Recovery Support Specialist: Must be currently certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, have a high school diploma or GED, demonstrate personal knowledge in advocacy in recovery, and have two years of PRSS experience.
• Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist: Must be currently certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, have a high school diploma or GED, and demonstrate personal knowledge in advocacy in recovery.
• Recovery Support Specialist: High school diploma or GED, demonstration of personal knowledge or advocacy in recovery, and ability to become a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist.

Why Join Us?

• Generous Benefits: Annual base salary range of $34,500, plus a generous benefits allowance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Ample Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
• Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
• Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.
• Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing: Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

WORK HOURS AND LOCATION: THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Have you received your high school diploma or GED?*

Do you have the following certification: Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist?*

How many years of advocacy and/or personal knowledge in recovery do you have?*

Are you eligible for veterans placement through the Office of Veterans Placement?*