What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Support Specialist position at Mental Health Association of Oklahoma?
As a PRSS at Denver House Drop-In Center, you'll guide individuals on their recovery journey using your lived experience. You'll provide support, advocacy, and referrals. Your responsibilities include facilitating groups, assisting with planning, and empowering individuals.
Key Responsibilities
- Role model recovery.
- Provide recovery-oriented services.
- Mentor individuals.
- Coach on coping techniques.
- Assist individuals in setting goals.
- Empower individuals.
- Facilitate groups.
- Support individuals in using recovery tools.
- Assist in planning.
- Support individuals in community integration.
- Assist individuals in building social skills.
- Attend meetings.
- Share knowledge about resources.
- Assist individuals in obtaining services.
- Maintain knowledge of trends.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Recovery experience
- Willingness to share experience
- Stabilized in recovery
- Ability to be a role model
- Commitment to ethics
- CPRSS training
- CPRSS certification
- Basic computer skills
Work Conditions and Physical Demands
- Office setting.
- Moderate noise.
- No significant hazards.
- Flexible schedule.
- Communication skills.
- Physical ability to lift 25 pounds.
- Visual and auditory awareness.
- Physical mobility.
- Ability to climb stairs.
- Ability to use office equipment.
28 Hours