Recovery Support Specialist

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Comanche County, US
On-site
Facilitate peer support groups
Teach and mentor recovery experience
Model coping techniques
The Recovery Support Specialist position at 452 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services involves providing peer support, advocacy, and recovery assistance to consumers in various settings. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a high school diploma or GED, and personal experience in recovery or advocacy

Job Summary

  • Positions in this family provide peer support services, serve as advocates for consumers, and provide information and peer support for consumers in emergency, outpatient or inpatient settings.
  • The positions perform duties to assist consumers with recovery processes as they regain control of their lives.
  • The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The Recovery Support Specialist position at 452 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services involves providing peer support, advocacy, and recovery assistance to consumers in various settings. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a high school diploma or GED, and personal experience in recovery or advocacy.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Facilitate peer support groups
  • Teach and mentor recovery experience
  • Model coping techniques
  • Engage consumers effectively
  • Assist in articulating recovery goals
  • Advocate for recovery-oriented services

Nice-to-have

  • TherapeuticOptions (TherOps) training
  • Demonstrate confidentiality

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Demonstrated advocacy/personal recovery knowledge
  • Ability to become Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist
  • Occasionally lifting and carrying 50 pounds
  • Able to push and pull 25 pounds

Work Rights

Not specified

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