About Lighthouse:
A Lighthouse is needed to help guide the way; to emit a light that helps navigate turbulent times and warn against the possible dangers ahead. Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers is just such a place, guided by its core values of hope, dedication and community.
To meet the increasing needs of our communities it is imperative that all team members understand and successfully reach and maintain the expected performance standard levels. In order to achieve total and sustainable success, each person must do their part. Lighthouse will do its part in providing all necessary tools and training required to help team members be successful.
Job Description:
Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers is looking for a Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) to join our in Ardmore Outpatient Clinic who embodies the agency core values of Hope, Dedication, and Community.
- The RSS provides peer support services, based on an individualized, recovery-focused service philosophy that allows individuals the opportunity to manage their own recovery and advocacy process.
- The RSS will work to enhance the development of natural supports, coping skills and other skills necessary for individuals served to function independently in the community.
- Serves as an advocate and provides information and peer support for consumers in a community setting.
- Performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in regaining control of their lives and recovery processes. Must possess the skills to maintain a high level of professional and ethical interactions with consumers and community stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Lived experience as a recipient of mental health services.
- Must possess ability to work with the public, to maintain an effective working relationship with others, and to maintain confidentiality.
- Must obtain RSS certification through ODMHSAS within first 3 months of employment and maintain throughout employment.
Benefits:
Benefits include: 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, life, and vision insurance; generous paid leave including PTO, sick, and agency holidays, employer matching 401K plan,and paid continuing education.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Job Type:
- Full-time
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Lived experience as a recipient of mental health services
- Ability to work with the public and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Obtain Recovery Support Specialist certification through ODMHSAS within the first three months of employment
- Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work
What We Do
Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing behavioral health services to nine counties in southern Oklahoma, aiming to transform lives by cultivating hope and healing. They offer services to help minimize mental illness and substance abuse.
