Community Response Supervisor Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

Community Response Supervisor Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative (PAD) Atlanta, GA Job Details Full-time $55,000 – $65,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Master of Social Work Management Harm reduction Program development Mid-level 3 years Master’s degree Driver’s License Supervising experience Computer skills Social Work Leadership Communication skills Full Job Description

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Position:

Community Response Supervisor Position type: Full-time, exempt

Compensation:

Salary range of $55,000-$65,000

Supervisor:

Director of Community Response The Policing Alternatives & Diversion (PAD) Initiative seeks a Community Response Supervisor who feels passionately about reducing the harms of substance misuse, unmet mental health needs, and poverty with individuals and communities. The Supervisor will lead a team of Coordinators in processing law enforcement and community referral requests, dispatching community response teams and coordinating emergency housing as well as a team of Community Responders in responding to law enforcement and community referral requests, conducting street outreach and engagement, and providing harm reduction services and emergency case management to individuals in need of support.

Responsibilities:

Supervise up to 12 PAD Community Response staff to provide high quality alternate response services, outreach, emergency referrals and case management services; Supervise up to 2 PAD Referral Coordinators to triage and coordinate law enforcement diversion response and response to community referrals through the City of Atlanta 311 line; Work closely with partner agencies to conduct joint outreach and provide reconnection and warm hand-offs for individuals who have established relationships with those partners; Ensure ongoing outreach and training to develop and maintain relationships with law enforcement, business owners, neighborhood residents, and other stakeholders, including setting outreach goals, providing coaching and leading outreach blitzes; Support Referral Coordinators and Community Response teams as needed to conduct referral, response, screening, assessments, placements, and transportation for referred individuals; Work closely with the PAD Care Navigation team and PAD Community Engagement team to collaborate on PAD, stakeholder, businesses and participant engagement; Oversee documentation and monthly reporting from the Coordination and Harm Reduction team’s activities, using Apricot Social Solutions Database and submitted expense reports. Collaborate with E-911 to determine call deflection. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling preferred. Minimum 3 years’ experience supervising individuals in a social service setting Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with people who are over-policed and under- served, including those who are currently or formally incarcerated and Trans and LGBQ communities; Demonstrated leadership and experience working in support of people who are experiencing homelessness, substance addiction, mental health issues, and/or extreme poverty, preferably in the Metro Atlanta area; Understanding of and commitment to the harm reduction philosophy and a non- judgmental approach to people’s wellness; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to remain calm under pressure and diplomatic in tense situations; Proficient computer skills utilizing database and office suite software; Experience in program development, management and administration; Valid Georgia Driver’s License required

APPLICATIONS WHICH DO NOT MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED

APPLICATION:

1.

A cover letter which:

a. describes your approach to community response services, and your ability to lead a team b. gives an example of harm reduction from your own experience 2.A resume

DEADLINE

Rolling until filled

SUBMISSION

Send in PDF format to jobs@ atlantapad.org The Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, age, qualified handicap or disabled status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person