Peer Recovery Specialist

Brandywine-Counseling-and-Community-Service; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with company match

PSLF eligibility

No weekends

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for the ATDC program in Delaware.

The role provides peer recovery support, screens clients for social determinants of health, and assists with health insurance applications and entitlements. The position emphasizes empowerment, case management, and connecting clients to housing, employment resources, and community services.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED
• REQUIRED: Must be a Peer.
• REQUIRED: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)
• REQUIRED: 6 Months Experience in Substance Abuse/Mental Health

Responsibilities

• Provide peer recovery support services to maintain client recovery.
• Screen and assess social determinants of health (SDOH) needs within 10 days of entry.
• Assist uninsured clients in applying for health insurance within 45 days of assessment.
• Help clients gain entitlements and access community resources.
• Act as case managers to obtain resources like food, housing, and employment services.
• Educate clients to develop a strong recovery support system.
• Teach coping skills and self-care to promote long-term recovery.
• Utilize problem-solving techniques with individuals and groups.

Skills

Peer support

CPRS certification

Substance use/mental health experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPRS certification

Job description

BCCS is Seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for our ATDC Program!

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 as a Peer Recovery Specialist with ATDC:

• Provide peer recovery support services that provide emotional and practical support to maintain client/participant remission
• Ensure 100% of all clients will be screened and assessed for social determinants of health (SDOH) needs as part of Peer-Provided Recovery Support Services within 10 days of program entry
• Ensure 100% of uninsured clients will be assisted in applying for health insurance and any other appropriate entitlement for which they are eligible within 45 days of assessment and ICP creation.
• Assist the clients in gaining entitlements and accessing resources within the community
• Provide guidance and assist clients in overcoming barriers and challenges in their recovery journey
• Act as case managers and will assist clients in obtaining resources such as food, vouchers, housing, linkage to employment services, childcare, and social services.
• Leads as well as teaches clients how to facilitate their recovery. Educate and empower individuals by assisting them in developing a strong, stable recovery support system
• Assisting individuals with self-care and self-awareness, encouragement and support, teaching coping skills and teaching the positive benefits of long-term recovery
• Utilizes and teaches problem-solving techniques with individuals and groups.

Requirements

Qualifications for the position are:

• REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED
• 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 or alcohol.
• REQUIRED: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)
• REQUIRED: 6 Month’s Experience in Substance Abuse/Mental Health

Schedule:

• Monday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Tuesday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Pay:

• From $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)
• No weekends!
• Opportunity for advancement