• Job Description

  Req#: 5000966261306

  Requisition Number

  85334

  Position Type

  Full-Time

  City

  Philadelphia

  State

  PA

  Shift

  1st Shift - with week-ends

  Work Schedule

  5AM-1PM (Saturday shifts possible)

  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 SEPTA Outreach Specialist to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA

  Earn 21.97/hour

  Position Details

  Partner with Philadelphia Police Department and Septa Transit Police. Influences clients in 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. Assist clients with building social skills in the community that will enhance quality of life. Assist clients in developing empowerment skills through education and self-advocacy. Offer a non-judgmental forum for listening and providing empathy for the struggles of consumers. Outreach to, engagement of, and relationship build with homeless participants with behavioral health needs. Provide de-escalation and crisis intervention services as needed.

  BENEFITS

  Merakey 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: www.merakey.org/careers

  Requisition number: 85334

  ABOUT MERAKEY

  Merakey 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 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.

  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.
  • Peer Specialist Certification Preferred.
  • Should have the ability to work in a team setting.
  • Must possess 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 system.
  • Ability to establish professional relationships with peers.

• About the company

  We believe that everyone deserves a chance to reach their fullest potential. Since 1969, we’ve worked every day to enrich the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

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