Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Homeless Outreach Team

Peer Recovery Support Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

PRSS works toward development of natural supports and necessary coping skills for clients to function as independently as possible in the community. PRSS must have experience as a recipient of mental health or substance use services. PRSS provides peer counseling to clients, while promoting self-determination in the treatment process. Services predominantly delivered to adult population with serious mental illness, substance abuse, co-occurring and/or medically co-morbid diagnosis.

Family & Children's Services utilizes the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model of care. As a member of a multi-disciplinary care team, you will successfully support clients by providing whole person care with this transformative model. Population Served:
Serve adult clients, age 18 and older, that are diagnosed with a severe mental illness, substance use disorder, or co-occurring disorder and also experiencing homelessness.

Specific

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Office and field based services with regular transportation of clients with case managers using agency or personal vehicles
• Provide a variety of services for identified needs including but not limited to:
  Teach and mentor the value of every individual's recovery experience individually and in a group setting
• Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies
• Proactively engage clients in services
• Possess communication skills to teach new concepts and ideas to others
• Assist in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups
• Support clients in using a WRAP – Wellness Recovery Action Plan or Psychiatric Advanced Directive
• Assist in building social skills in the community that will enhance quality of life
• Support the development of natural support systems
• Possess knowledge about various mental health settings and community resources (i.e. local shelter, housing, food pantry, vocational resources, and other homeless resources)
• Provide services in-person or via telehealth platforms
• Services range in intensity from monthly contact to weekly/daily contact
• Embed outreach and other services in alternate locations and with community providers to reduce barriers to access
• Work with clients with active mental health symptoms and within their treatment preferences
• Meet clients where they are in the community, including homeless shelters, private homes, or outdoors, promoting confidentiality in all settings
• Demonstrate comfort and flexibility while working with clients in difficult life circumstances, which may include individuals living in substandard conditions
• Gather and complete all CCBHC data metrics for homeless population served

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Must be a high school graduate or have HS equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum one-year specialized experience as a recipient of mental health services for mental illness and experience working with adults with mental illness

PERFORMANCE

COMPETENCIES:

Communication, Decision Making, Engagement, Initiative and Accountability, Interpersonal, Learning, Organizational Alignment, Quality of Work

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Adaptability, Interpersonal Skills, Initiative, Cooperation, Critical Thinking, Professional Boundaries, Autonomy

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: ODMHSAS Case Manager I Certification, completed within 60 days of eligibility. Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record to use agency and/or personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office and/or for the transportation of clients. PRSS Certification Required Certification Fees: PRSS Certification: $26 application fee (required before start date). CM1 Certification: $25 application fee $50 training fee $45 exam fee

SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB CLASSIFICATION:
This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the "safety-sensitive" classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.