Peer Support Specialist

PURPOSE

Strengthening Resiliency and Supporting Recovery

VISION

Promote and enhance access to intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health services that improve the lives of those in our community.

VALUE

We pledge to deliver quality services through partnerships with individuals, families, and community stakeholders. Texoma Community Center strives to develop and equip all staff with Trauma-Informed Care knowledge and competency-based skills. Trauma-Informed Care means treating the person as a whole, taking into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors.

Our goal is to provide effective treatment as well as improving the quality and impact of care.

Join a team of dedicated service providers who seek to promote the accessibility of services that improve quality of life and support self-determination for persons with mental and developmental disorders. Texoma Community Center (TCC) is one of 39 Texas Community Centers, which are governmental entities as defined by Title 7 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.

Position Summary:

The Recovery Coach will provide Peer Recovery Support Services acting as a mentor and guide for those seeking or sustaining recovery. The Recovery Coach will use their personal growth experience to carry the message of hope and recovery to individuals who are currently enrolled in substance use treatment services and will provide pre-treatment assertive outreach and engagement. Organize, facilitate, and implement activities to promote those affected by an opioid use disorder in (re)engaging in natural community supports. Provide recovery-oriented system of care services to client identified families to promote community integration, personal recovery, and wellness in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Texoma Community Center. Connect with current natural support systems, work to increase available community support, begin new support groups in community settings. Recognize and accept multiple paths to recovery and allow clients choice in all treatment decisions. Participate in on-going supervision and team meetings throughout tenure of position. Operates under trauma-informed and recovery-oriented models of care which align with CCBHC standards.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent required; Associate degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Drug and Alcohol Counseling, Psychology, Social work or related field is preferred
• Certified Recovery Coach with 2 years’ experience desirable
• 6 months of relevant experience in Treatment Settings, Social Work, Nursing Home, Behavioral Health or hospital setting required.
• Self-identified consumer of SUD services in sustained recovery required.
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness and/ or substance use disorder issues.
• Prior experience with CMBHS system preferred.

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:

• Current driver’s license and insurance for use at work
• Preferred Certifications: HHSC Certified Recovery Coach, CPR, Non-Violent Intervention, HIPPA, Infection Control
• Ability to obtain Recovery Coach Certification or Designation through the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals within the first 4 months of hire is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be self-motivated, organized and detail oriented
• Must have ability to demonstrate empathy
• Must have ability to effectively work with clients from diverse populations and cultural backgrounds
• Must be comfortable and competent to work independently and in community settings
• Must have ability to focus on and reinforce positive strengths and behaviors
• Must have a high level of energy and commitment
• Must be willing to work extremely flexible hours
• Must possess an open attitude towards multiple pathways to recovery
• Must have a stable personal program of recovery
• Must have knowledge of recovery-oriented systems of care
• Must be willing to further develop natural supports within the community
• Must have substantial recovery knowledge and willingness to share hope and strengths with clients
• Outstanding written, verbal and interactive communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Consistently practices Trauma-informed Model of Care, understands and considers the pervasive nature of trauma.

• The knowledge of cultural differences and ability to work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

General Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the general knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Ability to engage target population in a recovery-oriented system of care that is action driven and community based
• Ability to create, record, and maintain logs of all recovery-oriented activities
• Ability to work seamlessly with existing community affiliations while building on base to increase natural supports available to target population
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal format
• Ability to work collaboratively, using trauma-informed and culturally sensitive strategies to maintain positive working relationships
• Ability to work with skill in identifying solutions to obstacles in recovery

Security/Access:

• Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organization’s privacy policies and regulations concerning this information

Equipment, Tools, Materials:

• Standard office equipment
• Cell phone
• Tablet
• Vehicle
• First Aid/Spill Kits

Benefits include:

• BlueCross BlueShield Health Insurance
• BlueCare Dental Insurance
• Mutual of Omaha Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Colonial Supplemental Benefits
• Wellness Credit
• Designated Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) that begins accruing day one
• Extended Illness Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Payroll Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• On-site Preventive Care including Mammograms, Flu Shots and Prescriptions
• First United Bank Employee Benefits
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program