Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a PAD Lead CRS to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA (Kensington).

THIS POSTING IS FOR 1ST SHIFT WITH WEEKENDS (MONDAY - FRIDAY 6AM - 2PM AND POSSIBLE WEEKENDS).

Earn $22.73/hr.!

The Lead CRS will work collaboratively with PAD program personnel which will include:

• Partner with agencies and city personnel.
• Triage for services both in and out of the field.
• Work in collaboration with Philadelphia Police and Fire Department personnel to offer social service, shelter, and substance use disorder (SUD) service linkage for arrest diversion (Non-violent qualifying offenses), social nonarrest referrals, community encounters, and community members city-wide.
• Conduct Street Outreach with and without PPD partners.
• Transport clients via company vehicle when needed.
• Support with in-office service delivery.
• Conduct follow-up phone calls to shelters, inpatient providers, and recovery houses directly serving individuals.

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:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS).
• Lived experience is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting and or street outreach.
• Must possess a valid and active driver's license.
• Must have the knowledge and an understanding of recovery principles and recovery-driven service system.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to desktop computing, email, timesheet management, and electronic health records, using Microsoft Office and Google. Applications, and other relevant software.
• Ability to work in a team setting; 90% of the work is done in the field with a partner.
• Ability to establish professional relationships with city personnel including but not limited to Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) partners.
• Bilingual candidates preferred.