Police Assisted Diversion Mobile Supervisor – Philadelphia, PA

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• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential required.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in social services, with a strong preference for experience in substance use treatment or co-occurring disorders.

• At least two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience required.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• 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
• Help 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 officers
• 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
• Conduct 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 procedures
• Participate in all staff meetings and required trainings

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan — both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay — access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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!