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 SEPTAOutreachSpecialistto join our team at our program inPhiladelphia, PA

Earn$21.54/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, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!

To fill out an on-line application:www.merakey.org/careers

Requisition number:82809

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.

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.