What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Support Specialist position at Keetoowah Cherokee Treatment Services?
Salary: $15-$18 per hour based on experience.
JOB SUMMARY:
Echota Behavioral Health is searching for an experienced Peer Recovery Support Specialists who has been through situations similar to those our clients face. This person should be successful in recovery and have firsthand knowledge of the healing process. They can provide aid in addiction, mental health conditions, medical conditions, and disabilities. While a peer support specialist does not substitute or replace treatment with a healthcare provider when it is needed, they can provide a unique layer of support. Our ideal candidate for Peer Recovery Support Specialist will coordinate client services, provide direct client-specific care, and conduct grant related activities with clients and stakeholders in support of project goals. P.R.S.S. will receive training and implement the selected evidence-based programs and support health, wellness, and quality of life. These best practice models for support may include:
Clinical Job Duties:
- Cultivating relationships built on trust, respect, empathy, mutual experience, and choice.
- Offering support through validation, encouragement, empowerment, and highlighting strengths.
- Skill in interpersonal and human relations, including teaming and collaboration abilities.
- Sharing their personal experience (when appropriate) to inspire hope.
- Recognizing a person's personal beliefs, cultural values, previous experiences, and individual needs.
- Providing education about recovery, advocating for oneself, and how to navigate treatment or the healthcare system.
- Professional or personal experience supporting others.
- Assisting during crises by discussing warning signs, healthy coping, and sharing resources.
- Ability to work with a team to achieve goals and objectives.
Administrative Job Duties:
- Keep detailed progress notes.
- Complete all paperwork for each patient and have it ready for the billing department by the end of the week.
- Attends departmental meetings as scheduled and directed.
- Represents the Echota Behavioral Health in the fostering of referral development.
- Ability to utilize a computer, MS Windows/Office, exercise sound independent judgement in establishing work priorities.
- Ability to meet assignment deadlines.
- Ability to maintain a confident and professional demeanor.
- Ability to maintain patient and employee confidentiality.
- Follow all policies and procedures set forth in Echota policy and procedures.
- Attends administrative and clinical staffing when scheduled.
Other Requirements:
- Human Rights Knowledge:
- Demonstrates knowledge of professional Ethics Policies.
MINIMUAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:
- High School Diploma.
- Oklahoma State PRSS Certificate Required.
- Knowledge of technology and systems preferred.
- Follow all guidelines, regulations, standards, and Federal state and tribal policies.
- Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s license and a clear background check.
UKB and Tribal preference applies
Job description is subject to change
Salary : $15 - $18
