Peer Recovery Specialist

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

34 paid days off annually

Tuition reimbursement

4% company match 401(k)

PSLF eligible employer

No weekends

Job summary

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to provide case management and recovery support for clients in a Drug Diversion Program. The role emphasizes helping clients build social skills for employment, modeling coping techniques, and guiding them toward wellness goals.

The position requires being a peer in recovery, and a High School Diploma or GED. A valid driver's license is needed, with potential for certification as CPRS within the first year.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with 2 points or less.
• Candidate must be a peer in recovery; BCCS encourages applicants in recovery.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a case manager for assigned clients.
• Help clients build social skills for job acquisition.
• Model coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Perform duties as assigned by Peer Recovery Supervisor.
• Assist clients in articulating recovery and wellness goals.
• Teach clients how to facilitate recovery.
• Teach strategies to counter negative self-talk and fears.
• Model the value of each recovery experience.
• Use problem-solving techniques with individuals and groups.
• Complete wellness plans and make referrals to outside agencies.

Skills

Case management

Social skills coaching

Coping strategies

Problem solving

Wellness planning

Referral coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

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 as a Peer Recovery Specialist with our Drug Diversion Program:

• The PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST is primarily responsible as a case manager to assigned clients.
• Support clients in building social skills in the community that will enhance job acquisition.
• Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Peer Recovery Supervisor.
• Support clients in articulating personal goals for recovery and wellness and the objectives necessary to reach his or her recovery and wellness goals.
• Teach clients how to facilitate their recovery.
• Teach clients techniques for identifying and combatting negative self-talk, identifying, and overcoming fears.
• Teach and role models the value of every individual’s recovery experience.
• Utilize and teaches problem-solving techniques with individuals and groups.
• Complete wellness plans - makes appropriate referrals to outside agencies.

Requirements

Qualifications for the position are:

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

Schedule

• 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• One late shift per week from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Pay

• From $18/hr.,
• 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