Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Job Description

Under immediate to general supervision, the Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) provides general peer support services; serves as an advocate; refers participants to information and resources in a variety of behavioral health and community settings; links participants to community resources such as food, clothing, housing, and other basic needs. The CPRSS performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in the recovery processes. The CPRSS engages in supportive interactions with all ODMHSAS stakeholders.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be a living example that recovery is possible by role modeling recovery and wellness in his or her own life.

Provide and advocate for effective recovery-oriented services.

Teach and mentor the value of every individual’s recovery experience.

Coach on effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.

Assist consumers in articulating personal goals for recovery and identifying the objectives needed to reach them.

Empower consumers through promoting autonomy, self-direction, and self-advocacy.

Facilitate peer support groups and self-help (mutual support) groups.

Support consumers in using WRAP or other wellness plans.

Assist in creating a crisis plan and Psychiatric Advanced Directive.

Support consumers in identifying meaningful roles and integrating into communities of their choice.

Assist consumers in building social skills and on the development of natural support systems.

Attending treatment team and program development meetings to ensure the presence of the consumer voice and to promote the use of self-directed recovery tools.

Share knowledge about and resources for various behavioral health settings and ancillary services (i.e., Social Security, housing services, supportive employment, and advocacy organizations).

Assist consumers in obtaining services that suit his or her recovery needs.

Maintain a working knowledge of current trends and developments in the behavioral health field through ongoing participation in training and other educational opportunities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

High School Diploma or GED

Demonstrated participation in advocacy and/or personal knowledge in recovery.

Be willing to self-disclose about personal recovery and wellness.

Be stabilized in recovery and practice ongoing self-care.

Be able to serve as an example for others of what wellness and recovery looks like.

Agree to respect and observe the CPRSS Code of Ethics

Complete the CPRSS training and pass the examination with a score of 70% or better.

Maintain CPRSS certification including CEU’s and yearly certification renewal.

Basic computer knowledge including basic Microsoft Office programs.

WORK CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed in climate-controlled office setting, where exposure to conditions of extreme heat/cold, poor ventilation, fumes and gases is unlikely.

Noise level is moderate and includes sounds of normal office equipment (printers, fax machine, phones, etc.)

No environmental hazards are encountered in normal performance of job duties.

Work requires a flexible work schedule due to internal and external meetings. Occasional travel may be required; must have reliable transportation.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Physical ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.

Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards of the site and staff behavior.

Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing/walking for long periods of time (60 minutes or more).

Ability to climb stairs.

Ability to safely and properly use office equipment.

** This position is Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00am - 6:00pm **

Full-time