Family Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Child Bridge

Qualifications

Education

• Must be a high school graduate or have HS equivalent

Experience

• Lived experience as a family member or caregiver, including experience as a primary caregiver of a child or youth who has received services for one of the following:
• serious emotional disturbance
• substance use disorder
• co-occurring substance use and mental health
• a caregiver with a child welfare /cps involvement.

Performance competencies

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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Adaptability: The ability to adjust to changing priorities, unexpected situations, and new challenges while remaining productive and effective.
• Interpersonal
• Skills: The ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, caregivers, colleagues, and community partners.
• Initiative: The ability to work independently with limited supervision and produce results in a timely, accurate and meaningful manner.
• Cooperation: The ability to work effectively with others is important for successful multidisciplinary teamwork. This includes the ability to work cooperatively, to contribute positively to group dynamics, and to share knowledge and resources.
• Critical
• Thinking: The ability to solve complex problems and make informed decisions by objectively assessing information, evaluating available resources, considering multiple perspectives, and applying sound judgment.
• Professional
• Boundaries: The ability to establish clear limits to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards while interacting with clients, colleagues, or stakeholders. Strong boundaries ensure an effective balance between empathy and objectivity, creating a respectful and safe environment.
• Autonomy: Having the self-discipline to initiate and prioritize work, remain self motivated, manage time independently, and ensure effectively client care delivery with minimal direct oversight.

Certifications/Licenses

• ODMHSAS Case Manager I Certification, completed within 90 days of eligibility.
• F-PRSS Certification Required
• Wellness Coach Certification Required
• 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.

Certification Fees

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

Other information

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.

Additional Information

• May be required to work evening hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

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.