Peer Recovery Specialist — Wellness & Recovery Coach

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc.; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, dental and vision

34 paid days off annually

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with 4% match

PSLF eligibility

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for the Dover Hopes and Dreams Drop-in Center. You will support clients in building social skills, developing a recovery support system, and learning coping strategies to sustain long-term wellness.

The role requires that you be a peer in recovery, with at least two years in recovery, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. Pay starts at $18/hour with commensurate growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years in recovery.
• Must be a peer; candidate in recovery encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in building social skills to aid job acquisition.
• Educate and empower clients to develop a stable recovery support system.
• Assist with self-care, coping skills and recovery wellness goals.
• Model coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Carry out duties from Peer Recovery Supervisor.
• Assist clients in articulating recovery and wellness objectives.
• Teach clients recovery facilitation and positive self-talk strategies.
• Provide problem-solving guidance for individuals and groups.
• Complete wellness plans and coordinate referrals to outside agencies.

Skills

Social skills

Recovery support

Communication

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for the Dover Hopes and Dreams Drop-in Center. You will support clients in building social skills, developing a recovery support system, and learning coping strategies to sustain long-term wellness.

The role requires that you be a peer in recovery, with at least two years in recovery, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. Pay starts at $18/hour with commensurate growth and benefits.