Peer Recovery Supervisor

BRANDYWINE COUNSELING & COMMUNITY SERVICES INC•Dover, DE

About The Position

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services (BCCS) is hiring a Peer Recovery Supervisor for its Dover Hopes and Dreams Drop-in Center. BCCS is a community organization that provides substance abuse and behavioral health treatment, including education, advocacy, prevention, early intervention, and treatment services. It supports people and families affected by mental illness, substance abuse, HIV, co-occurring diagnoses, and related challenges. The Peer Recovery Supervisor directs and coaches peer staff, oversees day-to-day work, and supports staff development and compliance with BCCS policies. The role also coordinates participant assignments and peer support groups, reviews plans and records, tracks contract outcomes, and supports participant concerns. The supervisor provides outreach, builds relationships with service providers, connects participants to resources, and helps secure donations for the center. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Starting pay is $21 per hour, with compensation commensurate with experience, education, and certification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of experience in substance abuse or mental health.
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or CADC.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or a related field.

Responsibilities

Direct and coach peer staff, observe day-to-day work, and conduct annual performance reviews.
Lead staff orientation and ongoing training, support professional development, and track peer certification.
Ensure staff follow BCCS policies and model professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Partner with the Prevention Program Manager on hiring and terminations; provide performance feedback, administer corrective action, and address staff grievances under BCCS policies.
Assign participants to peer staff and designate staff to lead monthly peer support groups; help plan or facilitate groups as needed.
Review wellness, crisis and diversion, and personal recovery plans with peer staff for completeness and timely follow-up.
Address participant concerns and help resolve conflicts between participants and peer staff.
Track contract outcomes, including completion of initial plans and six-month wellness follow-ups.
Review peer service records, address documentation gaps, and prepare monthly reports.
Participate in BCCS committees and meetings and provide coverage when the Program Manager is absent.
Provide outreach and education, build relationships with service providers, connect participants to resources, and help secure donations for the center.