DFS Liaison / Case Manager

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc.; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, dental, and vision coverage

34 paid days off annually

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with a company match up to 4%

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

A community health organization in Dover, DE is seeking a DFS Liaison/Case Manager to provide support for families dealing with substance abuse. This role involves community outreach, client transportation, and educational services to staff. Candidates need a high school diploma and related certifications within 18 months. The position offers a starting pay of $17/hour and comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience in the Substance Abuse or Mental Health Field required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with 2 points or less.

Responsibilities

• Support families to prevent substance use disorders.
• Promote child safety by addressing family substance use.
• Transport clients to appointments.
• Provide educational services to DFS staff.
• Participate in case presentations and screening processes.
• Conduct outreach activities in the community.

Skills

Knowledge of screening tools and therapy principles

Ability to screen clients for appropriate services

Skill in establishing rapport with clients

Effective communication orally and in writing

Ability to work independently

Teamwork skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Certification in relevant fields (CADC, CPRS, CAAD, CPS, CFSP) required within 18 months

Job description

DFS Liaison/Case Manager

Since 1985 Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) has been a trusted provider of outstanding substance abuse and behavioral health treatment. BCCS is a community organization that prides itself on helping members of our community recover with dignity. We enhance the quality of life by creatively providing Education, Advocacy, Prevention, Early Intervention and Treatment Services. We promote hope and empowerment to persons and families touched by mental illness, substance abuse, HIV and multiple occurring diagnoses, and their related challenges.

What You'll Do At BCCS

• Supporting families to prevent the use and misuse of drugs and the development of substance use disorders
• Promoting child safety by identifying substance use and misuse in families and connecting families to interventions or treatment programs that will help the families identify, improve, and change unsafe behaviors so children can be safely cared for in the home.
• Reducing the risk of future harm to children by addressing the substance use needs in families.
• Transport clients to appointments in community and BCCS appointments.
• Provides liaison, support and educational services to DFS staff.
• Participates in case presentation at weekly meetings.
• Participates in client screening process prior to case management.
• Provides outreach activities to the community.
• Administers various screening tools to potential clients and explains the nature of the program and the necessary rules.
• Assists clients in obtaining admission, entitlements, and related benefits.
• This is a primarily community-based position, so work will be performed outside of an office setting on a regular and consistent basis up to 100% of the time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of screening tools and therapy principles
• Considerable knowledge of population being served and available resources
• Ability to screen clients for appropriate services and document progress of clients
• May require crisis intervention to emergency situations
• Skill in establishing rapport with clients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Requirements

• REQUIRED: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• REQUIRED: Specific certification will be achieved within 18 months of hire: Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC), Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), Certified Associate Addiction Counselor (CAAD), Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS), or Certified Family Support Peer (CFSP).
• REQUIRED: 1 year experience in the Substance Abuse Field and/or Mental Health Field
• REQUIRED: Valid driver’s license with 2 points or less
• REQUIRED: Ability to use BCCS vehicle or use own vehicle, when needed.

Salary

• Starting at $17/hour
• Commensuration based on experience, education, and certification!

Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Pending the needs of an individual, this may include time outside normal business hour, including evenings and weekends.

Kent County Location

• Dover: Silverlake Professional Office Complex: 821 Silverlake Blvd, Suite 200, Dover, DE 19904

The Compensation Package For This Position Includes

• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage with low employee costs.
• 34 paid days off annually
• Tuition reimbursement
• A retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%!
• Brandywine Counseling is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Opportunity for advancement