Recovery Support Specialist - Children's

Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center (JTCMHC), Lawton, OK is currently recruiting for a Recovery Support Specialist to join their Children’s Department. This position performs a wide range of tasks to assist our facility consumers in regaining control of their lives and recovery processes. This position requires that the applicant possess the skills to maintain a high level of professionalism, ethics, and interactions with all ODMHSAS staff and consumers.

Job Type/Salary:

• Full-time position 
• Salary: 
  • Senior Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist: $38,000.00 ($18.26/hr) plus benefits!
  • Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist: $34,500.00 ($16.58/hr) plus benefits!
  • Recovery Support Specialist: $30,000.00 ($14.42/hr) plus benefits!
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Minimum Qualifications and Experience: 

• Sr. Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist:  This position requires that the application be currently certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, high school diploma or GED, demonstrates personal knowledge in advocacy in recovery, and two years of PRSS experience. 
• Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist: This position requires that the application be currently certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, high school diploma or GED, and demonstrates personal knowledge in advocacy in recovery. 
• Recovery Support Specialist: This position requires a high school diploma or GED, demonstrates personal knowledge or advocacy in recovery, and the ability to become a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist.

Why Join Us?

• Generous Benefits: Annual base salary range of $34,500, plus a generous benefits allowance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Ample Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
• Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
• Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing: Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY.
EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

 
Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.