Reference #: 5001014630306Requisition Number90231

　　CityKensington

　　Shift1st Shift - with week-ends

　　External Description

　　Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?  At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.We are seeking a PAD Outreach Specialist to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA  location.Earn $19.89/hourPosition DetailsMerakey's Outreach Specialist in the Police Assisted Diversion (PAD) program work collaboratively with the Philadelphia Police Department and various other City agencies. They can be dispatched 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. An Outreach Specialist will collect relevant information, perform basic referral functions (complete shelter referral, call to obtain an outpatient appointment) and will perform all duties related to transporting the individual following completion of the diversion.This posting is for FIRST SHIFT W/WEEKEND (Monday - Friday with potential to move to Tuesday - Saturday)BENEFITSMerakey offers Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans as well as competitive compensation plans.  In addition, benefits include Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plans, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, DailyPay, membership in Care.com and much more!To fill out an on-line application:ABOUT MERAKEYMerakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. 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 based on 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.

　　Position TypeFull-Time

　　StatePA

　　Work ScheduleTuesday -Saturday

　　Requirements

　　The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:High School diploma or general education degree (GED) with at least two years behavioral health experience and experience working with the homeless or those with substance use disorders or Domestic Violence survivor.Proficient computer skills to perform job duties including but not limited to desktop computing, email, time sheet management, and electronic health records, using Microsoft Office and Google Applications, and other relevant software.Must have knowledge and an understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven service systems.Ability to establish professional relationships with peers.Uphold Merakey standards professional conduct.Knowledge and experience working within Philadelphia forensic system preferred.Driver's license requiredPeer Specialist Certification Preferred

　　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.