We are currently looking for a(n) Peer Recovery Support Specialist-MAT Clinic located at the CN Outpatient Health Center in Tahlequah.
JOB SUMMARY
The Peer Recovery Specialist’s role is to support others in recovery from alcohol and other drugs and/or mental issues. The specialist will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator for recovering individuals to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. The specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships with people who use substances and/or have other wellness issues.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Exhibit unconditional positive regard to individuals at different stages of the recovery journey. Meet people where they are and provide education for every stage of the recovery journey. (i. e. adopting a harm reduction mindset, pre-recovery engagement, recovery initiation, stabilization, and sustained recovery maintenance. )Identify internal/external barriers to full participation in a recovery pathway, and accessing community resources, and then develop individualized strategies for clients to overcome said barriers. Provide a model for both people in active use, in recovery, and staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible. Assist harm reduction participants and recovering persons to identify their interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses regarding recovery pathways that work best for them. Promotes self-advocacy by assisting recovering persons to have their voices fully heard; their needs, goals, and objectives established as the focal point of receiving harm reduction, rehabilitation, and the spectrum of clinical services. Continuously look for and identify ways to support and link service recipients to clinical and community resources that best support a recovering individual’s goals and interests. Provide vision-driven, hope, and encouragement towards opportunities at varying levels of involvement within community-based activities. Develops relationships with community groups and/or agencies to help advance the collective community effort for increased access to services while also reducing barriers and stigmas often associated with substance abuse, recovery, and treatment pathways. Visit community resources with recovering persons to assist persons in becoming familiar with opportunities to serve others. Maintain contact with recovering persons via phone and/or email even after the person has left the program to track progress/success and to provide re-engagement support if need be. Maintains logs, reports, and records within the appropriate files and databases.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); no exceptions.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
At least one (1) year of experience in a related field. At least one (1) year of lived recovery experience with alcohol, drugs, and/or other related conditions is required to qualify said individual to perform the unique duties of the position.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets the requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
Must possess Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification from the State of Oklahoma (ODMHSAS).