SUMMARY
- The Recovery Support Specialist performs rehabilitation and support functions and assists in treatment.
- Activities may include crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees, client advocacy, prevention and education.
- The RSS provides substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families.
- The RSS performs direction and coordinating support activities that promote good physical health; provides peer support services; serves as a client advocate; provides information and peer support for clients in emergency, outpatient or inpatient settings.
- The RSS performs a wide range of tasks to assist clients in regaining control of their lives and recovery processes.
- Essential functions and responsibilities
- Facilitates activities in nutrition, exercises managing physical health concerns
- Provides support regarding the effects that medication may have on physical health
- Assists clients in developing individual physical wellness plans and implementation assistance and support
- Teaches and mentors the value of every individual’s recovery experience
- Models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies
- Assists service recipients in articulating personal goals for recovery
- Assists in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups
- Supports clients in using a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
- Assists in creating a Safety Plan and Psychiatric Advanced Directive as needed
- Utilizes and teaches problem solving techniques with clients as well as how to identify and combat negative self-talk and fears
- Supports the vocational choices of clients and assist in overcoming job-related anxiety
- Assists in building social skills in the community that will enhance quality of life and support the development of natural support systems
- Attends treatment team and program development meetings to ensure the presence of the client voice and to promote the use of self-directed recovery tools
- Provides and advocates for effective recovery oriented services
- Maintains effective working relationships and strategic alliances with consumers, other staff, the community and other non-profit organizations
- Builds rapport and working partnerships with relevant local, state, and federal government agencies
- Promotes community education projects to help increase awareness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Acute Mental Health Crises
- Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Current PRSS Certification or have demonstrated recovery from a mental health diagnosis, substance use disorder or both
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be willing to self-disclose about their personal recovery journey
- Bilingual preferred
- Valid Oklahoma driver’s license, clean driving record, transportation
- General skill in exercising independent judgment, tact, patience, and understanding; maintaining effective working relationships with clients, other staff, and the community
- Must complete all in-service and external training requirements
- Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS
- Physical requirements
- Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
- Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 25 pounds
- Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time
- Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer
- How we take care of you!
- We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance
- Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary
- Student Loan Repayment Options
- No Cost Employee Assistance Plan
- 3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)
- 9 Paid Holidays
- 1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
- 4 Rest and Relaxation Days
- 3 days of Education Leave
- 4 hours of Volunteer Leave
- Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses Annually
- Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.
