DFS Liaison / Case Manager

Description DFS Liaison/ Case Manager

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 At BCCS

Supporting families to prevent the use and misuse of drugs and the development of substance use disorders Promoting child safety by identifying substance use and misuse in families and connecting families to interventions or treatment programs that will help the families identify, improve, and change unsafe behaviors so children can be safely cared for in the home. Reducing the risk of future harm to children by addressing the substance use needs in families. Transports clients to appointments in community and BCCS appointments. Provides liaison, support and educational services to DFS staff Participates in case presentation at weekly meetings Participates in client screening process prior to case management. Provides outreach activities to the community Administers various screening tools to potential clients and explains the nature of the program and the necessary rules. Assists clients in obtaining admission, entitlements, and related benefits. This is a primarily community-based position, so work will be performed outside of an office setting on a regular and consistent basis up to 100% of the time

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of screening tools and therapy principles Considerable knowledge of population being served and available resources Ability to screen clients for appropriate services and document progress of clients May require crisis intervention to emergency situations Skill in establishing rapport with clients Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Requirements

• Qualifications for the position are: REQUIRED: High school diploma or GED equivalent REQUIRED: Specific certification will be achieved within 18 months of hire:
• Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC)
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)