Peer Recovery Specialist

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc.; Georgetown, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, dental, and vision

Fleet vehicle for use

34 paid days off annually

Tuition reimbursement and retirement 1

PSLF eligibility

No weekends

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to assist clients through recovery, access services, and linkages to community resources, including housing and healthcare.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, empowerment, self-care coaching, and building a stable recovery network. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, being in recovery for at least two years, and certification support as CPRS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and must be over 18.
• Peer in recovery with at least 2 years of recovery.
• Valid driver's license with 2 points or less; own vehicle may be used.
• CPRS certification preferred; if not certified, completion within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients through the recovery process and program.
• Help clients access entitlements and community resources.
• Provide crisis intervention and recovery support guidance.
• Connect clients with housing, food, transportation, healthcare and social services.
• Educate and empower clients to build a stable recovery network.
• Support self-care, coping skills, and linkage to outside resources.

Skills

Peer support experience

Verbal communication

Public assistance navigation

Transportation coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPRS certification (preferred; within 12 months)

Job description

Description

Who we are:

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.

BCCS believes that PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST’s play a crucial role in the recovery process as individuals attempt to navigate the behavioral health system.

As a TCM Peer Support Specialist with BCCS, you will:

• Assist in this process by supporting and assisting the clients through the program.
• 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, clothing, vouchers, housing, linkage to employment services, legal, linkage to healthcare, transportation, mental health, childcare, and social services.
• Provide crisis intervention and connect individuals to community resource services.
• 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, connecting clients to outside resources, and teaching the positive benefits of long-term recovery.

Requirements

Qualifications for the position are:

• REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED
• REQUIRED: Must be over 18 years of age.
• REQUIRED: Valid driver's license with 2 points or less
• May need to use your own vehicle if a BCCS car is not available.
• 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.

Schedule

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

Pay

• Starting at $18/hour
• Commensurate based on experience and education!

The compensation package for this position includes:

• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage with low employee costs!
• Fleet vehicle for use.
• 34 paid days off annually
• Tuition reimbursement, a retirement plan with a company match and much more!
• Brandywine Counseling is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• No weekends!
• Opportunity for advancement