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Police Assisted Diversion (PAD) Outreach Specialist

Merakey
$41,600
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Full time
1 day ago
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.   We are seeking a PAD Outreach Specialist to join our team at our program in the Philadelphia, PA - Kensington location.   THIS POSTING IS FOR 2ND SHIFT MONDAY-THURSDAY 2PM-12AM WITH POSSIBLE WEEKENDS.    Earn $20.80/hr. + shift differentials!    Position Details The Police Assisted Diversion (PAD) Outreach Specialist collaborates with the Office of Public Safety, the Philadelphia Police Department, the Philadelphia Fire Department, and other external organizations to divert individuals away from the criminal justice system and into social services. The Outreach Specialist conducts a needs assessment to help the consumer with their needs and goals. Outreach Specialists assist with drug and alcohol assessments, shelter assessments, outpatient referrals, CRC warm handoffs, stranded traveler assistance, medical benefits assistance, and connection to community supports. Outreach Specialist can also be dispatched for various quality of life emergency calls (i.e. possible overdose, welfare checks, disorderly conduct, etc.) or other non-violent low-level behavioral health calls. This role serves as the first point of contact for individuals, providing information, guidance, and other support as they navigate the city of Philadelphia's behavioral health services.  

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

 

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
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