Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Under immediate to general supervision, the Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) provides general peer support services; serves as an advocate; refers participants to information and resources in a variety of behavioral health and community settings; links participants to community resources such as food, clothing, housing, and other basic needs. The CPRSS performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in the recovery processes. The CPRSS engages in supportive interactions with all ODMHSAS stakeholders. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Be a living example that recovery is possible by role modeling recovery and wellness in his or her own life. Provide and advocate for effective recovery-oriented services. Teach and mentor the value of every individual's recovery experience. Coach on effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. Assist consumers in articulating personal goals for recovery and identifying the objectives needed to reach them. Empower consumers through promoting autonomy, self-direction, and self-advocacy. Facilitate peer support groups and self-help (mutual support) groups. Support consumers in using WRAP or other wellness plans. Assist in creating a crisis plan and Psychiatric Advanced Directive. Support consumers in identifying meaningful roles and integrating into communities of their choice. Assist consumers in building social skills and on the development of natural support systems. Attending treatment team and program development meetings to ensure the presence of the consumer voice and to promote the use of self-directed recovery tools. Share knowledge about and resources for various behavioral health settings and ancillary services (i.e., Social Security, housing services, supportive employment, and advocacy organizations). Assist consumers in