Peer Recovery Specialist

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to join their PROMISE Program. This role involves providing peer support and education to clients, helping them in their recovery journey. Ideal candidates should have at least a High School Diploma and demonstrate a commitment to empowering individuals facing substance abuse challenges. The position offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

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%

Qualified employer for PSLF

No weekends!

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with 2 points or less required.
• 1 year of related working experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services, serving as a client advocate.
• Support clients in living their own lives and directing their own recovery.
• Model competency in recovery and wellness.

Skills

Client advocacy

Coping skills education

Support for recovery

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Description

Peer Recovery Specialist for our PROMISE 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.

Description

Peer Recovery Specialist for our PROMISE 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 at BCCS as a Peer Recovery Specialist:

• Provide peer support services, serving as a client advocate.
• Provide client information and peer support for clients in a variety of settings
• Support clients in living their own lives and directing their own recovery and wellness process.
• Model competency in recovery and wellness
• Responsible for providing quality, sufficient, and appropriate services and for maintain high professional standards.
• 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.
• This position is primarily a community-based position, so it requires in home and community visit.
• May need to use your own vehicle if a BCCS car is not available.
  
  

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: 1 year of related working experience.
• 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.
• PREFERRED: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS). If you are not certified, certification is required within the first year of employment.
  
  

Schedule

• Typically, in the range of 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., but is flexible based on peer and client's availability since this position goes out into the community.
  
  

Requirements

Salary:

• Starting at $18/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)
• No weekends!
• Opportunity for advancement

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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