Recovery Support Specialist I
Company: Oklahoma Mental Health Council dba Red Rock Behavi
Location: Elk City
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
SummaryThe Recovery Support Specialist performs rehabilitation
and support functions and assists in treatment. Activities may
include crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff
with professional degrees, client advocacy, prevention and
education. The RSS provides substance abuse services, education,
support and consultation to families. The RSS performs direction
and coordinating support activities that promote good physical
health; provides peer support services; serves as a client
advocate; provides information and peer support for clients in
emergency, outpatient or inpatient settings. The RSS performs a
wide range of tasks to assist clients in regaining control of their
lives and recovery processes.Essential FunctionsFacilitates
activities in nutrition, exercises managing physical health
concerns Provides support regarding the effects that medication may
have on physical healthAssists clients in developing individual
physical wellness plans and implementation assistance and
supportTeaches and mentors the value of every individual's recovery
experienceModels effective coping techniques and self-help
strategiesAssists service recipients in articulating personal goals
for recovery Assists in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual
support) groupsSupports clients in using a Wellness Recovery Action
Plan (WRAP)Assists in creating a Safety Plan and Psychiatric
Advanced Directive as neededUtilizes and teaches problem solving
techniques with clients as well as how to identify and combat
negative self-talk and fearsSupports the vocational choices of
clients and assist in overcoming job-related anxietyAssists in
building social skills in the community that will enhance quality
of life and support the development of natural support
systemsAttends treatment team and program development meetings to
ensure the presence of the client voice and to promote the use of
self-directed recovery toolsProvides and advocates for effective
recovery oriented servicesMaintains effective working relationships
and strategic alliances with consumers, other staff, the community
and other non-profit organizationsBuilds rapport and working
partnerships with relevant local, state, and federal government
agenciesPromotes community education projects to help increase
awareness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Acute Mental
Health CrisesPerforms other duties as assignedQualificationsHigh
School Diploma or equivalentCurrent ODMHSAS Recovery Support
Provider CertificationBilingual preferredBenefits (Full-Time Staff
Only) Employee Health Insurance for as low as $10 per monthDental
InsuranceVision Insurance403B Retirement plan with employer
contributionProfessional Growth fundsPaid Time-offEmployer paid
long term disabilityAll Red Rock BHS employees are required to be
fully vaccinated, as per Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services
Standards, unless otherwise exempt.Equal Opportunity
Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesRed Rock
Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race,
color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age,
marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.
Keywords: Oklahoma Mental Health Council dba Red Rock Behavi, Lawton , Recovery Support Specialist I, Other , Elk City, Oklahoma
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