Part-Time Weekend Peer Recovery Specialist

BRANDYWINE COUNSELING & COMMUNITY SERVICES INC•Dover, DE

1d•$18

About The Position

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. 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

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, alcohol, or mental health.
Minimum of 2 years’ in recovery

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.
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