Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $16.50 / hour

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, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, 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 currently in search of a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) - O2 to join our Addiction Recovery Program. This individual will play a crucial role in providing peer support services to clients navigating their recovery journeys. Are you someone with lived experience who is currently in recovery from a mental health or substance use disorder? Do you have a passion for sharing your experiences and insights to help others find their path to recovery? Are you an excellent communicator who thrives on building relationships and connecting with others? If you answered yes, then this position may be the perfect fit for you!

About the Position
The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) - O2 will play a vital role in our Addiction Recovery Program. Under immediate to general supervision, the PRSS will provide essential peer support services, advocating for individuals addressing addiction challenges. This position involves mentoring clients, assisting them in setting personal recovery goals, and connecting them with critical community resources. Utilizing a philosophy of integrated care, the PRSS will emphasize harm reduction and sobriety throughout the recovery process.

About the Program
Our Addiction Recovery Program at Hope Community Services is dedicated to empowering individuals facing substance use disorders and related challenges. We strive to create a supportive, recovery-focused environment where clients feel welcomed and valued. As a Peer Recovery Support Specialist - O2, you will collaborate closely with clients to help them develop independent living skills and foster community integration. Our program prioritizes advocacy, collaboration, and the transformative power of shared lived experiences, ensuring every individual receives the support they need on their recovery journey.

Requirements

• Demonstrated recovery from a mental health 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,maintaining
  accuraterecords, 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 matchrequire
  

• Paid Professional Development Time
  

• AndMore!

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