Peer Recovery Specialist

Brandywine-Counseling-and-Community-Service; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, dental and vision

34 paid days off annually

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with company match up

PSLF eligibility

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. seeks a Peer Recovery Specialist for the Dover Hopes and Dreams Drop-in Center. You will support clients by building social skills and developing a stable recovery plan to enhance wellness.

Responsibilities include education, coping strategies, and empowering individuals in recovery. Working hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with compensation starting at $18/hour and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with 2 points or less required.
• Must be a peer; BCCS encourages applicants in recovery.

Responsibilities

• Supports clients in building social skills to aid job acquisition.
• Educates and empowers individuals to develop a strong recovery support system.
• Assist individuals with self-care, self-awareness, coping skills, and long-term recovery benefits.
• Models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Completes wellness plans and makes referrals to outside agencies.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPRS certification (preferred)

Job description

Description

Peer Recovery Specialist for our Dover Hopes and Dreams Drop-in Center

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 a Peer Recovery Specialist:

• Supports clients in building social skills in the community that will enhance job acquisition.
• Educate and empower individuals by assisting them in developing a strong, stable recovery support system
• Assist individuals with self-care and self-awareness, encouragement and support, teaching coping skills and teaching the positive benefits of long-term recovery
• Models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Peer Recovery Supervisor.
• Supports clients in articulating personal goals for recovery and wellness and the objectives necessary to reach his or her recovery and wellness goals.
• Teaches clients how to facilitate their recovery
• Teaches clients techniques for identifying and combatting negative self-talk, identifying, and overcoming fears.
• Teaches and role models the value of every individual’s recovery experience.
• Utilizes and teaches problem-solving techniques with individuals and groups.
• Completes wellness plans- makes appropriate referrals to outside agencies

Qualifications:

• REQUIRED: High school diploma or GED
• REQUIRED: Valid driver's license with 2 points or less
• REQUIRED: Must be a peer. BCCS employs a diverse workforce, and we especially encourage applications from those who are in recovery. This position requires that the candidate chosen for it is a peer. BCCS defines a peer as anyone who is in recovery from addiction to drugs, alcohol, or mental health.
• REQUIRED: Minimum of 2 years' in recovery
• PREFERRED: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS). If you are not certified, certification is required within the first year of employment.

Requirements

Schedule:

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

Pay:

• Starting at $18/hour
• Commensurate based on 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