Company Description
A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.
What we offer
- Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.
- Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
- Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
- Benefits - We care about your well-being.
Agency Description
The Office of Public Safety (OPS) was launched in 2024 to make communities safer, improve public perceptions of safety, and help communities heal from the traumas of violence. In pursuit of those goals, OPS coordinates multi-disciplinary public safety efforts across City government and with community and institutional stakeholders. OPS is home to nine (9) divisions: Administration, Criminal Justice, Safe Neighborhoods, Office of the Victim Advocate, Town Watch Integrated Services, Reentry, Overdose Response Unit, Community Support, and Community Grants.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Youth Support Partner Supervisor is an experienced social services worker who ensures that communications with arrested youth and their families is developmentally appropriate, trauma informed, and will utilize screening and assessment tools to identify youth who are eligible to be diverted out of the justice system.
The Youth Support Partner Supervisor will supervise up to five Youth Support Partners, who are peer specialists with direct experience in the juvenile justice system as youth or guardians. The Youth Support Partner Supervisor and Youth Support Partners will serve as primary points of contact for arrested youth and families during the arrest and booking process and will assist families in accessing community-based services and supports.
Youth Support Partner Supervisors and Partners will be embedded in a Philadelphia Police Division that holds arrested youth in custody during the initial arrest and booking process. The YSPS and YSP will work closely with juvenile probation officers to ensure that intake officers have complete information to make initial decisions about whether a child is held in detention or released to family after arrest and will assist families with transportation when required.
The Youth Support Partner Supervisor will ensure that youth and family confidentiality is maintained, and that information received during screenings is recorded accurately.
Essential Functions
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Qualifications
Work-Life
Working hours are generally 37.5 hours per week. All employees report in-office five (5) days per week.
Additional Information
TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and references.
Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000
Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:
- Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
- Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
- We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
- Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Generous retirement savings options are available
- Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
- Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!
*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].
For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx
