BRANDYWINE COUNSELING & COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
Location
Milford, Delaware
Salary
$18 / HOUR
Provide peer support services and act as a client advocate in community and home-based settings. Assist clients in developing coping skills, social skills, and self-awareness to support their long-term recovery and wellness.
Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and at least two years of personal recovery experience. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and obtain a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification within the first year.
Description We are Seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist for our STARS Program!
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.
Provide peer support services, serving as a client advocate. Provide client information and peer support for clients in a variety of settings. Support clients in living their own lives and directing their own recovery and wellness process. Model competency in recovery and wellness Responsible for providing quality, sufficient, and appropriate services and for maintain high professional standards. Support clients in building social skills in the community that will enhance job acquisition. Assist individuals with self-care and self-awareness, encouragement and support, teaching coping skills, and teaching the positive benefits of long-term recovery. This position is primarily a community-based position, so it requires in home and community visit. Work will be performed outside of an office setting on a regular and consistent basis.
Qualifications for the position are: REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED REQUIRED: Must be over 18 years of age. REQUIRED: Valid driver's license with 2 points or less. May need to use your own vehicle if a BCCS car is not available. REQUIRED: Must be a Peer/Person with lived experience. 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. REQUIRED: Minimum of 2 year's clean PREFERRED: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS). If you are not certified, certification is required within the first year of employment.
Starting at $18/hour Commensurate with experience, education, and certification!
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
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