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

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 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 :

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.

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)
• Certified Associate Addiction Counselor (CAAD)
• Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS), or
• Certified Family Support Peer (CFSP).

REQUIRED : 1 year experience in the Substance Abuse Field and / or Mental Health Field

REQUIRED : Valid drivers license with 2 points or less

REQUIRED : Ability to use BCCS vehicle or use own vehicle, when needed.

Salary :

Starting at $17 / hour

Commensuration based on experience, education, and certification!

Schedule : Monday Friday

8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 00 p.m.

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

Location :

Churchman Corporate Center : 92 Christiana Road, New Castle, DE, 19720 (New Castle County)

Please 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 :

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