Peer Recovery Specialist

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, dental and vision

34 paid days off annually

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with company match

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. seeks a Peer Recovery Specialist to support our Hep C Elimination Program in Delaware. You will re‑engage individuals, provide outreach, and connect clients with clinical staff to sustain recovery.

This role emphasizes community education, prevention outreach, and collaboration with referral sources. Travel statewide, maintain a recovery‑focused caseload, and support discharge planning and aftercare for people in recovery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license with 2 points or less is required.
• Own vehicle available for use – statewide travel required.
• Must identify as a peer; the candidate must be in recovery from addiction to drugs, alcohol, or mental health.
• Minimum of 2 years in recovery is required.
• 1–3 years of experience working with people in recovery is required.
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) preferred; if not certified, certification is required within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Re‑engage individuals who have fallen out of care and support their return to treatment and recovery services.
• Maintain an active outreach and engagement caseload.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and clinical staff.
• Facilitate non‑clinical life skills and wellness groups.
• Conduct community presentations and prevention education.
• Build partnerships with referral sources and community organizations.
• Provide discharge follow‑up and aftercare support.
• Travel statewide to support screenings and outreach events.

Skills

Peer support

Community outreach

Caseload management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

BCCS is Seeking a Global Peer Recovery Specialist for our Hep C Program!

Join BCCS in helping eliminate Hepatitis C in Delaware

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services (BCCS) is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to support our Hep C Elimination Program. This role is ideal for someone passionate about recovery, community outreach, and helping individuals overcome barriers to care.

Who Are We

Since 1985, Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) has been a trusted provider of 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 diagnoses, and their related challenges.

What You’ll Do as a Peer Recovery Specialist

• Re‑engage individuals who have fallen out of care and support their return to treatment and recovery services.
• Maintain an active outreach and engagement caseload.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and clinical staff.
• Facilitate non‑clinical life skills and wellness groups.
• Conduct community presentations and prevention education.
• Build partnerships with referral sources and community organizations.
• Provide discharge follow‑up and aftercare support.
• Travel statewide to support screenings and outreach events.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Valid driver’s license with 2 points or less (required).
• Own vehicle available for use – statewide travel required (required).
• Must identify as a peer; the candidate must be in recovery from addiction to drugs, alcohol, or mental health (required).
• Minimum of 2 years in recovery (required).
• 1–3 years of experience working with people in recovery (required).
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) preferred; if not certified, certification is required within the first year of employment (preferred).

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.
• Retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%.
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Opportunity for advancement.