Weekend Recovery Coach — Peer Support Specialist

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc.; Milford (DE); Vor Ort; USD 20.000 - 29.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Weekend Peer Recovery Specialist for our Dover Hopes and Dreams Drop-in Center to support clients in building recovery skills and social connections.

The role provides weekend mornings, 10 hours weekly, with pay starting at $18/hour; CPRS certification preferred and we encourage applicants in recovery. You will help clients develop coping strategies, wellness plans, and goal setting while modeling positive recovery

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• 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.

Aufgaben

• Supports clients in building social skills in the community that will enhance job acquisition.
• 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
• Models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Peer Recovery Supervisor.
• Supports clients in articulating personal goals for recovery and wellness and the objectives necessary to reach his or her recovery and wellness goals.
• Teaches clients how to facilitate their recovery
• Teaches clients techniques for identifying and combatting negative self-talk, identifying, and overcoming fears.
• Teaches and role models the value of every individual’s recovery experience.
• Utilizes and teaches problem-solving techniques with individuals and groups.
• Completes wellness plans- makes appropriate referrals to outside agencies

Kenntnisse

Peer support

Coping skills

Wellness planning

Group facilitation

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Weekend Peer Recovery Specialist for our Dover Hopes and Dreams Drop-in Center to support clients in building recovery skills and social connections.

The role provides weekend mornings, 10 hours weekly, with pay starting at $18/hour; CPRS certification preferred and we encourage applicants in recovery. You will help clients develop coping strategies, wellness plans, and goal setting while modeling positive recovery