New 
Police Assisted Diversion (PAD) Mobile Supervisor
 Merakey | |
vision insurance, tuition reimbursement
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 United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia | |
 Jan 14, 2025 | |
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We are seeking a PAD Mobile Supervisor to join our team in our Kensington (Philadelphia, PA) location. This role is full-time, second shift, Monday - Friday 3p - 11p with potential weekends. Earn between $60,000 - $65,000 based on experience. Position Details Under the supervision of the PAD Program Director, the Mobile Supervisor will provide supervision and oversight of the Police Assisted Diversion Program that works in tandem with the Philadelphia Police Department. This role is responsible for oversight in providing resource connection for anyone one referred from Philadelphia Police department PAD program. This population will consist of both Arrest diversion and non-arrest referrals. Work location may change daily. Managers will focus efforts on connecting individuals to services in real time, coordinating care with outside providers, and providing real time resources such as transportation when appropriate. Additional responsibilities will include: * Supervise all staff connected to the program on multiple shifts and locations * Assist with the development of a warm handoff process with Emergency Rooms, shelters, safe havens, and any other facility that one of the individuals we serve may need to receive services * Continuously cultivate partnerships with any other relevant stakeholders to insure a smooth workflow * Helping the team understand performance targets and goals * Patrol and Dispatch for various quality-of-life emergency calls (i.e. possible overdose, welfare checks, disorderly conduct, etc.) or other non-violent low-level mental health or behavioral health calls with Philadelphia Police officer * Perform basic referral functions (complete shelter referral, call to obtain an outpatient appointment). * Partner on outreach with Philadelphia Police Department and other city agency * Engage clients in the community as a part of the mobile team * Always maintain situational awareness and use de-escalation strategies to maintain a calm and welcoming environment, conducting individual interventions as needed * Offer a non-judgmental forum for listening and providing empathy for the struggles of consumers * Use personal experiences to develop meaningful and trusting relationships with participants * Inform consumers about community and natural supports and how to utilize these in the recovery process * Incident reporting to include writing incident reports, reporting to immediate supervisor and following procedure * Participate in all staff meetings and required trainings Benefits Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more! * DailyPay * Work/Life Balance * Flexible Schedules * Cell Phone Discount Plans * Employee Referral Bonuses * Tuition Reimbursement * Care.com Membership 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! The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: * Bachelor's degree or higher in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, and/or counseling; master's degree preferred. * A minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience. * A minimum of 5 years behavioral health experience. * Knowledge of the Behavioral Health service system, Criminal Justice system, and/or the shelter system is a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled | |