PAY

$21.45 - $33.29 Hourly
The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

JOB SUMMARY

This job is located in the Mobile Integrated Healthcare Section of the Operational Services Division of the Fire Department within the City of Oklahoma City. The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) provides support services alongside other members of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare team. The PRSS utilizes a variety of skill sets (e.g., training, their own lived experiences, and interpersonal skills) to assist clients experiencing substance misuse and/or behavioral health crises. This role performs crisis stabilization and assists with identifying the needs of the client’s well-being.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification (C-PRSS).
• Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator or higher).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of recovery principles, coping skills, advocacy techniques and community resources.
• Knowledge of and skill in deescalating emotionally stressful situations.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders.
• Skill in managing time and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Skill in writing routine reports and correspondence.
• Skill in using tact and persuasiveness to obtain client cooperation.
• Ability to connect, communicate, and effectively work with people from diverse cultural, ethnic, socio-economic, educational, and professional backgrounds.
• Ability to respond to persons with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorder in a positive, empathetic, and constructive manner.
• Ability to perform crisis stabilization.
• Ability to remain calm and think critically in emergency situations.
• Ability to operate transportation vehicle in a safe manner.
• Ability to clean, sanitize, and restock a vehicle and/or workstation.
• Ability to thoroughly document encounters with clients.
• Ability to cultivate and sustain effective working relationships with consumers, community members, Oklahoma City Fire Department personnel, Oklahoma City 911 and 988 Dispatch, healthcare professionals, and the public.
• Ability to stay up to date on current trends and developments in the behavioral health field through ongoing participation in training, continuing education, and other educational opportunities.

COMPETENCIES

• One City, One Team (Teamwork/Team Oriented) (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed; (7) [Core Value One City, One Team] shares information, resources and solutions across departments; (8) [Core Value One City, One Team] asks for help early and offers it often; (9) [Core Value One City, One Team] collaborates across teams before decisions are made.
• Service First (Customer Centric) (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City’s mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind; (5) [Core Value Service First] acts quickly and follows through until the job is complete; (6) [Core Value Service First] serves everyone with genuine respect, diligence and professionalism; (7) [Core Value Service First] makes decisions with the people we serve in mind.
• Respect Always (Conduct) (1) Conducts oneself with the utmost integrity and professionalism; (2) demonstrates humility; (3) encourages people to share their perspectives, ideas, and opinions; (4) makes decisions based on a sense of shared purpose; (5) takes responsibility for actions and decisions; (6) resilient; (7) leans in to challenges and problems with creative solutions; (8) speaks up and challenges the status quo; (9) relies on the character, ability, strength, truth, and transparency of others and the organization; (10) [Core Value Respect Always] listens with curiosity and speaks with care; (11) [Core Value Respect Always] embraces different perspectives and lived experiences; (12) [Core Value Respect Always] gives feedback constructively and receives it openly.
• Own the Outcome (Execution and Results) (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; (4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job (as specified on the approved job description) and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; (6) [Core Value Own the Outcome] takes initiative to fix it or escalates issues; (7) [Core Value Own the Outcome] follows through on commitments; (8) [Core Value Own the Outcome] speaks up when accountability is missing.
• Keep Getting Better (Workplace Standards) (1) Takes meal periods and breaks according to policy; (2) ensures sick leave usage does not negatively impact productivity of work unit; (3) notifies supervisor of unscheduled absences; (4) accepts suggestions and supervision with a positive approach; (5) completes work timely and correctly; (6) [Core Value Keep Getting Better] takes time to reflect and act on what is working and what is not; (7) [Core Value Keep Getting Better] learns from mistakes without blaming; (8) [Core Value Keep Getting Better] supports self and other’s development and growth.
• Safety (1) Complies with all safety policies and practices; (2) promotes a safe work environment; (3) participates in safety meetings; current on completion of safety trainings.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently required to sit, stand, and walk.
• Visual acuity enough to see in poorly lit conditions.
• Speech and hearing enough to communicate in person, by telephone and in group speaking situations.
• Stamina enough to walk and stand for long periods of time.
  Note: The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Please refer the Job description for details