DFS Liaison/Case Manager - Wilmington, Delaware (Lancaster Ave.)

Job Description

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:

•\tSupporting families to prevent the use and misuse of drugs and the development of substance use disorders

•\tPromoting 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.

•\tReducing the risk of future harm to children by addressing the substance use needs in families.

•\tTransports clients to appointments in community and BCCS appointments.

•\tProvides liaison, support and educational services to DFS staff

•\tParticipates in case presentation at weekly meetings

•\tParticipates in client screening process prior to case management.

•\tProvides outreach activities to the community

•\tAdministers various screening tools to potential clients and explains the nature of the program and the necessary rules.

•\tAssists clients in obtaining admission, entitlements, and related benefits.

•\tThis is primarily a 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:

•\tKnowledge of screening tools and therapy principles

•\tConsiderable knowledge of population being served and available resources

•\tAbility to screen clients for appropriate services and document progress of clients

•\tMay require crisis intervention to emergency situations

•\tSkill in establishing rapport with clients

•\tAbility to work independently and as part of a focused team

•\tAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Qualifications for the position are:

•\tREQUIRED: High school diploma or GED equivalent

•\tREQUIRED: Specific certification will be achieved within 18 months of hire:

- Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC)

- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)

- Certified Associate Addiction Counselor (CAAD)

- Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS), or

- Certified Family Support Peer (CFSP).

•\tREQUIRED: 1 year experience in the Substance Abuse Field and/or Mental Health Field

•\tREQUIRED: Valid driver’s license with 2 points or less

•\tREQUIRED: Ability to use BCCS vehicle or use own vehicle, when needed.

Salary:

•\tStarting at $17/hour

•\tCommensuration based on experience, education, and certification!

Schedule:

•\tMonday – Friday

•\t8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

•\tPending the needs of an individual, this may include time outside normal business hour, including evenings and weekends.

Location:

•\tChurchman Corporate Center: 92 Christiana Road, New Castle, DE, 19720 (New Castle County)

•\tPlease note that this position will be working in the community and at the DFS office(s) in their respective county. This can also include traveling to different DFS sites for additional site coverage, if needed.

The compensation package for this position includes:

•\tGroup medical, dental, and vision coverage with low employee costs.

•\t34 paid days off annually

•\tTuition reimbursement

•\tA retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%!

•\tBrandywine Counseling is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

•\tOpportunity for advancement