Peer Recovery Support Specialist, Women's Justice Team

• Posted on October 2, 2026

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Annex
Tulsa, OK 74120, USA

• On-site
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PEERR
  006390

$19/hr.

Full benefit package!

34 Paid days off 1st year!

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) provides peer support services, based on an individualized, recovery-focused service philosophy that allows individuals the opportunity to learn to manage their own recovery and advocacy process. This position is based at the Women's Justice Team, a substance use and mental health outpatient program for female-identified individuals at risk of further entanglement with the criminal legal system.

The PRSS will work to enhance the development of natural supports, coping skills and other skills necessary to function as independently as possible in the community, including, but not limited to assisting with substance use, mental health, intimate partner violence and/or incarceration recovery. The PRSS serves as an advocate and provides information and peer support for consumers in emergency, outpatient or inpatient settings.

The PRSS performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in regaining control of their lives and recovery processes. Must possess the skills to maintain a high level of professionalism, ethics and interactions with all ODMHSAS and other funding source stakeholders.

Must be willing to serve in the community and on-site.

Requirements

• Personal experience in active recovery of mental illness or substance use. Personal experience with criminal legal system-involvement and trauma history preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) by ODMHSAS required.
• Specialized experience as a recipient of mental health and/or substance abuse services and experience as a paid or volunteer staff working with adults with severe mental illness/substance abuse preferred.
• Able to work with the public in a diplomatic and objective manner.
• Always maintain an effective working relationship with agency employees and professional, ethical relationship with clients.
• Able to maintain a professional manner and confidentiality at all times.
• Possess a Driver's License and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office. Mileage reimbursement provided
• Transport clients in personal automobile. Mileage Reimbursement provided
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations is preferred.
• Document activities, write reports, business correspondence both written and electronic preferred.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues, clients, customers and the general public required.
• Effectively communicate and interact with colleagues, clients, client's families, public and third party payer personnel preferred.
• Willing to work out in the field, including but not limited to inside of the jail (requires 5 years after release from incarceration).

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

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.

Qualifications

Team Player :
Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated :
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Flexibility :
Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter :
Inspired to perform without outside help

High School or better.

Recovery Suppt Spec Elig

Drivers License

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