Peer Engagement Specialist

Description

Peer Recovery Specialist for our Hep-C Program – Lancaster Avenue

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 with Us as a Peer Engagement Specialist:

• Work with discharged clients in the community and carry a case load of active clients
• Re-engage individuals absent from care and providing engagement services to address barriers to participation
• Act as a liaison between the clinical staff and the clients
• Provide a positive role model for clients to emulate
• Conduct workshops and seminars for clients
• Conduct non-clinical life skill groups (e.g., health & wellness, self-help groups, budgeting, etc.). Assist clients to achieve adjustments to specific problems or situations of a difficult nature.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community referral sources/organizations for in-reach and in-treatment and aftercare planning and referral. Establishes and maintains relationships with partner organizations to recruit participants for the program. 
• Conduct presentations on designated topics and prevention in the community as directed by the Program Supervisor. 
• Develop and conduct client/family/community educational sessions.
• Provides educational materials on specific topics and to the focus populations designated in the Hep C Elimination contract
• Conducts and coordinates prevention services, Hep C training, on behalf of the organization. Conduct house inspections and tours as scheduled and randomly complete reports of findings. 
• Provide specialized discharge and aftercare services for clients and conduct scheduled follow-ups.

Requirements

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Qualifications:

• REQUIRED: High school diploma or GED 
• REQUIRED: Valid driver's license with 2 points or less
• REQUIRED: Must Have Own Vehicle Available for Use
• REQUIRED: Must identify as 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.

• REQUIRED: Minimum of 2 years’ in recovery
• REQUIRED: 1 – 3 years' experience working with people in recovery
• PREFERRED: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS). If you are not certified, certification is required within the first year of employment.

Pay:

• Starting at $18/hour
• Commensurate based on experience, education, and certification!

The compensation package for this position includes:

• 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)
• Opportunity for advancement