Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Counseling for Children & Adults; CSFC

Position: Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Counseling for Children & Adults (CSFC)

Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Counseling for Children & Adults (CSFC)

Join Family & Children's Services as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS). The role provides peer-based support to individuals navigating recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges, with a focus on both children and adults.

Starting Pay: $19/hour
Benefits: 33 paid days off in your first year, generous benefits package, and mileage reimbursement

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) provides integrated medical and behavioral health care to clients in a community‑based setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, peer‑based support to individuals navigating recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Empower clients to develop coping strategies, build natural support systems, and achieve greater independence in their daily lives.
• Support successful community reintegration, especially for those transitioning from incarceration, hospitalization, or other institutional settings.
• Advocate for clients’ needs and share valuable information and resources to support informed decision‑making.
• Maintain clear, accurate documentation of all services provided, adhering to agency protocols and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while upholding a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity in all interactions.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Professionalism and confidentiality in all client and agency‑related matters.
• Preferred:
  Ability to read and interpret professional and regulatory materials, and to write clear, professional reports and documentation.

Education & Experience

• Required:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree.
• Lived experience in active recovery from mental illness and/or substance use is essential.
• Experience providing peer support or working/volunteering with individuals facing severe mental illness.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Peer Recovery Support Services (will be obtained after hire if not already held)
• Case Manager I Certification (to be completed within 60 days of eligibility)
• Wellness Coach Certification (will be obtained after hire if not already held)
• Valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record (required for travel and client transportation)

Certification Fees

• PRSS Certification: $26 application fee (required before start date).
• Case Manager I (CM1) Certification:
  • $25 application fee
  • $50 training fee
  • $45 exam fee

CCBHC Model of Care

Family & Children’s Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. The CCBHC model is characterized by an innovative, team‑based approach and whole‑person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Utilizing multi‑disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide coordinated care, enhancing client recovery and improving outcomes.

Drug‑Free Workplace

This job is classified as a “safety‑sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant; however, all employees are subject to the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Mental Health Care

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