Peer Recovery Support Specialist

About the Company:

Keetoowah Cherokee Treatment Services (KCTS) is a licensed treatment provider focused on recovery from substance use. It offers outpatient programs, counseling, and medication-assisted treatment in a supportive, confidential environment aimed at long-term success.

Job Summary:

Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS) are people with lived experience who have been through situations similar to those they support. They have been 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 PRSS does not substitute or replace treatment with a healthcare provider when it is needed, they can provide a unique layer of support. The 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. PRSS will receive training and implement the selected evidence-based programs and support health, wellness, and quality of life.

Job Duties:

Clinical

• 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.
• Work with clients by discussing warning signs, healthy coping, and sharing resources.
• Ability to work with a team to achieve goals and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Administration

• Keep detailed progress notes.
• Complete all paperwork and notes within 48 hours of session for each patient and have it ready for the billing department by the end of the week.
• Represents KCTS 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 KCTS policy and procedures.
• Attends administrative and clinical staffing when scheduled.

Human Rights Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge of professional Ethics Policies.

Required Qualifications:

• 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 Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person