Program Summary

One Day at a Time (ODAAT) operates a Police Assisted Diversion (PAD) program  for the 22nd District. PAD is a program offered to divert participants who were  stopped for a variety of criminal offenses. These offenses include: low-level, non violent drug, prostitution, and retail theft offenses within the designated district and  during program operating hours. The program works to divert participants away  from the criminal justice system and towards supportive, peer-based social services  that are customized to the participants’ needs.  

PAD is a collaboration between police officers, service providers, and community  residents, and takes a health-centered approach to law enforcement. PAD at  ODAAT, works with engaged participants to address issues such as access to basic  needs, access to treatment services, appropriate medical care, and the development  and achievement of short and long-term goals. PAD services are voluntary, free to  the participant, and may continue for as long as the participant decides to remain  engaged in program services.  

The team consists of an Assistant Director (MSW), two Case Managers and two peer  support. All collaborate with the referring officer and participant to provide a  comprehensive service plan for individuals geared to reduce the risk of criminal  activity. The PAD team members will approach each participant with a holistic  community approach and utilize a variety of tools including assessments,  evaluations, and intake procedures.

Position Summary

The PAD Case Manager (PCM) is a caring and compassionate individual who  performs professional and administrative duties to screen, assess, facilitate and  coordinate a new unique diversion program that provides alternative resources for  individuals to avoid placement in jail and/or future police related encounters.  PCM will provide biopsychosocial assessment, service care plans, inter-agency  collaboration and referrals. PCM will conduct outreach and refer for adjunct services  such as social services, mental health or non-treatment related services. PCM will  provide knowledge of available resources to the PAD team to ensure diversion  participants are receiving maximum benefits of the PAD program.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates the intake of participants when police department brings  participant for service  
  • Performs a variety of direct clinical, diagnostic, trauma focused engagement  and assessment, and outreach services. 
  • Conducts case management duties regarding service plan, keeps case  progress notes, and related matters to PAD enrollment. 
  • May assess social, emotional and economic causes of problem behavior and  mental or emotional help; in doing so develop and or modify goals and  objectives for service plans.  
  • Maintain a client file for auditing and to ensure compliance. 
  • Ensures compliance with related federal, state and local regulations, as well  as ODAAT/UAC and county policies and procedures.  
  • Assists with program planning, implementation and evaluation of activities.
  • Participates in community outreach and public relations activities.
  • Work cooperatively and collaboratively with business owners, police, and  
  • concerned citizens to serve the needs of community and participants.
  • Assist with public, media and internet outreach with other staff and program  volunteers to support intake into the programs and attendance at sponsored  events. 
  • Assist with planning and supporting socialization and outreach events.
  • Attend all mandated training activities. 
  • Provide programming under the Harm/Risk reduction and Trauma-informed  service spectrum and ODAAT services to high risk individuals. 
  • Ability to organize time, prioritize assignments, including the ability to work  flexible hours. 
  • Actively support executives with client and partner collaboration.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Possess ability to understand various policing and community operations and  procedures 
  • Able to maintain a professional, customer service-oriented attitude at all  times with strong interpersonal skills 
  • Ability to meet face-to-face with individuals of diverse backgrounds and  disabilities, including physical, mental, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, etc.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Excel and Outlook
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills including typing and  writing  
  • Must have the ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Must take initiative and ability to problem solve 
  • Ability to learn and apply written policies and procedures related to work
  • Able to set and observe appropriate boundaries with clients 
  • Possess well-developed decision making skills and attention to detail
  • Able to multitask and remain calm in demanding and unpredictable situations
  • Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to work with  minimum supervision 
  • Ability to transport individuals as needed, and travel to various sites and  locations  
  • Able to meet a flexible work schedule including holidays, evenings and  weekends 
  • Available on-call for emergencies by telephone and/or cell phone; and
  • Performs any other duties assigned
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field, preferred. 
  • 1+ years of prior outreach and community work experience in the field and/or  related field preferred. 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software. 
  • Ability to manage time and respond to deadlines. 
  • Strong writing, typing, reading, listening and speaking communications  skills. 
  • Able to develop rapport, provide information, and refer with sensitivity to  cultural issues.  
  • Bilingual a plus.

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LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
  • Proof of Insurance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Able to lift/move weight up to 50lbs.  
  • Vision adequate to perform the responsibilities and functions of the job  efficiently.  
  • Must be able to sit for 2 or more hours per day 
  • Must be able to stand for 2 or more hours per day

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee will work in an office and public, service-delivery environment. Hectic situations can occur in the public area of the facility characteristic to working with the homeless community and the related concerns and situations related to homeless conditions. Potential exists for volatile and unpredictable situations to occur. May experience exposure to strong odors such as soiled clothes and poor hygiene. The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Contact Info

Interested applicants should email their cover letter and resume with salary
requirement to:

ODAATCareers@Gmail.com
(Telephone calls will not be accepted)

Please include the job title of the position for which you are applying.

UAC/ODAAT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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