DFS Liaison / Case Manager

Brandywine Counseling Inc; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, dental, and vision coverage

34 paid days off annually

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with company match

Qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

A community health organization in Wilmington, DE, is seeking a DFS Liaison/Case Manager to support families and promote child safety. Responsibilities include transport of clients to appointments and participation in case management activities. Candidates must have a high school diploma, relevant certifications within 18 months, and experience in substance abuse or mental health field. A valid driver’s license is required. The role is mainly community-based and includes various benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in the Substance Abuse Field and/or Mental Health Field.
• Valid driver’s license with 2 points or less.
• Ability to use BCCS vehicle or own vehicle when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support families to prevent drug misuse.
• Promote child safety by identifying substance use.
• Transport clients to appointments.
• Participate in case presentations.

Skills

Knowledge of screening tools and therapy principles

Crisis intervention skills

Skill in establishing rapport with clients

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Specific certification within 18 months of hire

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.

Who are We

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) has been a trusted provider of outstanding substance abuse and behavioral health treatment since 1985. 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.
• Transports 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 primarily a 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

Qualifications for the position are

• 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

• From $20/hour
• Commensuration based on experience and education

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.

Location

New Castle County

• Churchman Corporate Center: 92 Christiana Road, New Castle, DE, 19720.

Please note that this position will be working in the community and at the DFS office(s) in their respective county. This can also include traveling to different DFS sites for additional site coverage if needed.

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