Peer Recovery Specialist

BRANDYWINE COUNSELING & COMMUNITY SERVICES INC • Georgetown, DE

8d • $18

About The Position

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:
Supports clients in building social skills in the community that will enhance job acquisition.
Models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
Performs all other duties as assigned by the 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 and make appropriate referrals to outside agencies

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with 2 points or less
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Supports clients in building social skills in the community that will enhance job acquisition.
• Models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the 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 and make appropriate referrals to outside agencies

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%!
• Brandywine Counseling is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• No weekends!
• Opportunity for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees