Peer Recovery Support Specialist - URC - Swing Days

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 and mental ability, 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 been impacted by 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 seeking a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to join our Urgent Recovery Center (URC) team. This role involves providing peer-based recovery support, advocacy, and supervision to individuals in crisis. If you have lived experience in recovery and a commitment to empowering others, we encourage you to apply! 

Shift Available:

Day Shift: Monday & Wednesday 7a - 7p, Tuesday & Thursday 11a - 7p

About the Position 

As a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, you will provide peer support and advocacy to individuals in crisis, fostering hope and promoting recovery. Your role will include ensuring client safety, offering education on coping strategies, connecting clients to community resources, and supporting them in identifying and achieving their immediate stabilization and recovery goals. You will also maintain professional relationships, adhere to trauma-informed care principles, and ensure compliance with confidentiality guidelines, clinical documentation standards, and agency policies. 

About the Urgent Recovery Center 

The Urgent Recovery Center (URC) is a crucial component of HOPE Community Services' mission to provide immediate, short-term stabilization and support for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. The URC operates as a safe and welcoming space where clients receive peer-based support, resources, and care coordination to assist them in their recovery journey. Our goal is to create a recovery-focused environment that is trauma-informed, supportive, and equipped to meet the diverse needs of individuals in crisis. 

Requirements   

Demonstrated recovery from a mental health or substance use disorder   

HS Diploma or GED   

Reliable transportation    

Skills   

Ability to build rapport and maintain positive 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
accurate records, and meeting deadlines.