Outreach Worker

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

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. is seeking an Outreach Worker to provide essential support to displaced community members in Kent and Sussex County. The Outreach Worker will engage in various outreach programs, providing critical services such as referrals and case management.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and be in recovery from addiction. The role includes a starting pay of $17/hour and a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, 34 paid days off, and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a peer; BCCS encourages applicants in recovery from addiction.
• Valid driver's license with two points or less.
• Certification as CPRS required within one year if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to displaced and unhoused community members.
• Engage in on-site and street-based outreach programming.
• Act as a liaison between clients and services.

Skills

Peer support experience

Community outreach

Case management

Counseling skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)

Job description

Who are We:

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 With Us As An Outreach Worker

• The Outreach Worker II is primarily responsible for providing assistance to displaced and unhoused community members in Kent and Sussex County.
• The Outreach Worker II is part of a team that engages in on‑site outreach programming at the Milford and Hopes and Dreams Site, street‑based outreach programming, encampment outreach programming, conducts screening, provides internal and external referrals, and provides ongoing case management.
• BCCS Outreach programs offer an array of support and resources, including anonymous needle exchange services, free HIV and HCV testing and counseling, pregnancy testing, overdose prevention counseling, information related to reducing risk, referrals to drug treatment, health care, and social services, and access to basic needs such as clothing, showers, and laundry services.
• The Outreach Worker II acts as a liaison between the clients and services, assisting the clients with treatment entry and navigating the steps necessary to successfully link clients to helping professionals.
• The Outreach Worker II is responsible for providing quality, sufficient, and appropriate outreach services and for maintaining high professional standards. Outreach Workers are often our clients’ first impression of BCCS. Therefore, Outreach Workers are expected to maintain professional standards and to exemplify BCCS core values in their professional conduct, attitude, and approach.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license with two points or less
• Must be a peer; BCCS encourages applications from those in recovery from addiction to drugs or alcohol.
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) preferred. If not certified, certification is required within the first year of employment.

Pay

• Starting at $17/hour
• Commensurate with experience, education, and certification

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