Mental Health Association of Oklahoma
Street Outreach Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Mental Health Association of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
The
Street Outreach
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
(PRSS) for provides peer support, advocacy, and referrals to behavioral health and community resources, helping participants access food, clothing, housing, and other basic needs. They assist in recovery by linking individuals to essential services and collaborating with community outreach teams, shelters, case managers, law enforcement, emergency services, businesses, faith communities, and citizens. They also work with service systems to identify unengaged individuals, gather information on their needs, and help develop plans for permanent housing and access to legal, financial, medical, and social services.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be a living example that recovery is possible by role modeling recovery and wellness in his or her own life. Coordinate with internal and external leasing partners to provide housing options based on participants' needs and preferences. Provide ongoing Peer Recovery Support Services to ensure housing needs are met and sustainability is achieved. Collaborate with Case Managers to address housing issues (e.g., lease violations, eviction concerns). Role model recovery and wellness, demonstrating that recovery is possible. Empower participants by promoting autonomy, self-direction, and advocacy. Support participants in identifying meaningful roles and integrating into communities of their choice. Assist participants in building social skills and developing natural support systems. Attend treatment team and program development meetings to ensure participant voice and promote self-directed recovery tools. Share knowledge and resources for behavioral health settings and ancillary services (e.g., Social Security, housing services, supportive employment, advocacy organizations). Assist Case Managers in obtaining services that meet participants' recovery needs. Complete necessary documentation and data collection per program requirements. Transport or assist participants with navigating public transportation. Attend agency and interagency training as necessary. 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 within first 3 months of employment. 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. Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Street Outreach
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
(PRSS) for provides peer support, advocacy, and referrals to behavioral health and community resources, helping participants access food, clothing, housing, and other basic needs. They assist in recovery by linking individuals to essential services and collaborating with community outreach teams, shelters, case managers, law enforcement, emergency services, businesses, faith communities, and citizens. They also work with service systems to identify unengaged individuals, gather information on their needs, and help develop plans for permanent housing and access to legal, financial, medical, and social services.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be a living example that recovery is possible by role modeling recovery and wellness in his or her own life. Coordinate with internal and external leasing partners to provide housing options based on participants' needs and preferences. Provide ongoing Peer Recovery Support Services to ensure housing needs are met and sustainability is achieved. Collaborate with Case Managers to address housing issues (e.g., lease violations, eviction concerns). Role model recovery and wellness, demonstrating that recovery is possible. Empower participants by promoting autonomy, self-direction, and advocacy. Support participants in identifying meaningful roles and integrating into communities of their choice. Assist participants in building social skills and developing natural support systems. Attend treatment team and program development meetings to ensure participant voice and promote self-directed recovery tools. Share knowledge and resources for behavioral health settings and ancillary services (e.g., Social Security, housing services, supportive employment, advocacy organizations). Assist Case Managers in obtaining services that meet participants' recovery needs. Complete necessary documentation and data collection per program requirements. Transport or assist participants with navigating public transportation. Attend agency and interagency training as necessary. 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 within first 3 months of employment. 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. Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm