Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Court Services

Job Description

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EOE Statement

At HOPE, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve.We embrace and encourage our employees differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression,language, nationalorigin, physicaland mentalability, politicalaffiliation, race, religion, sexualorientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Overview

HOPE Community Services, Inc. is a leading outpatient treatment provider in south Oklahoma City. We provide compassionate trauma informed care to individuals whose lives have beenimpactedby mental health and substance use disorders. We do this by providing compassionate and evidence-based treatment, aimed at improving the quality of life for those we serve.

We are seeking a dedicated Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) for our Reintegration Services Program. This individual willassistclients in their recovery journey by providing peer support,advocating forresources, and helping them regain independence.Do you havelived experience withmental health or substance use recovery? Are you passionate about supporting others in their recovery process and skilled in building relationships? If so, this opportunity could be a perfect fit for you!

About the Position
As a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) within the Justice Services Program, you will be central to ensuring individuals transitioning from incarceration receive the support they need for successful reintegration.Youlloffer personalized peer support, helping clients access essential resources andmaintaintheir recovery. Additionally, this position allows you to foster relationships with local organizations and guide individuals through their recovery journey, contributing to both personal growth and community reintegration.

About the Program

The Justice Services PRSS plays a vital role inassistingindividuals as they reintegrate into society following incarceration. Serving as a liaison with Oklahoma Correctional Institutes, they focus on coordinating services prior to a client's release, ensuring a seamless transition back into the community. Through peer support and advocacy, PRSS guides clients in accessing resources,maintainingrecovery, and fostering personal growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing professional skills in collaboration and community networking, all while supporting individuals on their path to success.

Requirements

• Demonstrated recovery froma mentalhealth or substance use disorder

• HS Diploma or GED

• Reliable transportation

Skills

• Ability to build rapport andmaintainpositive relationships with clients, employers, and colleagues.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse range of individuals.

• Empathy and Compassion

• Must be efficient in managing multiple tasks,maintainingaccuraterecords, and meeting deadlines.

We Offer

• Competitive Compensation

• Full Benefits including 100% paid health and dental!

• Life Insurance

• Over 2 weeks PTO first yearplus;
  

• 1 Friday off per month (Wellness day)

• 11 Paid Holidays per year

• Bereavement Leave - 5 days per year

• 8 hours of Volunteer Pay

• Retirement contributions of 10% with no matchrequired
  

• Paid Professional Development Time

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• AndMore!