Co-Response Team Lead Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh/jobs/newprint/4396858) Apply  Co-Response Team Lead Salary See Position Description Location Pittsburgh, PA Job Type CS Non-Competitive, Full Time Job Number 24-TLPO-01 Department Office of Community Health and Safety Opening Date 02/21/2024 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit 01 + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION SUMMARY The Office of Community Health & Safety (OCH&S) works to address longstanding disparities in health outcomes and criminal legal systems involvement for people in Pittsburgh. Critical to OCH&S’s mission is the Continuum of Support, which utilizes social work staff and expertise to execute public health-informed strategies alongside public safety personnel to prevent and respond to crises ensur ing that Pittsburgh is a healthy and safe city for all. Reporting to the Social Work Manager, t he Police Team Lead supervises and implements collaborative programs between Continuum of Support personnel and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. F ocusing on direct supervision of Community Social Worker (CSWs) , this position will be integral to the success of programs such as Co-Response , providing daily task supervision, coordinating assisted response paradigms , serving as a knowledge resource for direct reports, and building and maintaining collaborative relationships with law enforcement, referral partners and social service agencies to ensure participants receive quality care. This position will also collaborate with the Social Work Manager and other OCH&S leadership in project development. The successful incumbent will a ttend meetings with stakeholders that are relevant and/or important in th is field that might include but is not limited to PBP leadership, mental/behavioral experts, housing providers, and drug/alcohol reco very providers. Additionally , they will work closely with the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion s taff, R OOTS staff and other OCHS staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of harm reduction, a focus on empowering individual agency and choice, and experience in case management, crisis intervention, victim support, mental/behavioral health support, and supervision. Department: Office of Community Health & Safety Posting Type: Announcement Salary: $71,905 per year. Union: None, this is a non-union position. Civil Service Classification: Non-competitive. REQUIREMENTS General Application Requirements: You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal. + Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions. + Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment. + Click here (https://arcg.is/vD5Hn) to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods. + A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service on an individual basis. + PA Child Abuse History Certification Clearances (https://www.dhs.pa.gov/KeepKidsSafe/Clearances/Pages/PA-Child-Abuse-History-Clearance.aspx) are required prior to appointment. NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered). NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh. Qualifying Requirements : Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed, and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status. + WORK EXPERIENCE : The application must clearly show four ( 4 ) years of full-time experience working with those involved with drug use and/or past lived experience with drug use, harm reduction, familiarity with the criminal legal system, crisis intervention, victim support, mental/behavioral health support; collaborating or coordinating with health and safety programs and working with the public. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.) + EDUCATION/TRAINING : The application must clearly show a Master of Social Work (MSW) from a fully accredited institution and must be a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training.) + EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position. Therefore , no education/training and/or work experience may be substituted toward the qualifying requirements listed above. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date. + Written : None required for this position. + Performance : None required for this position. + Medical : None required for this position. POSITION DUTIES + Adheres to and practices OCH&S values and principles, with a focus on harm reduction-based, person-first, crisis and trauma-informed principles. + Takes a leadership role in the operationalization of all activities related to social work practice and the provision of social work services to program participants. + Supervises MSW Community Social Workers. + Works with OCH&S senior staff and Public Safety personnel to implement and execute co-response and assisted response models and further develop the City of Pittsburgh’s Continuum of Support, including participation in side-by-side multidisciplinary training. + Self - assesses and listens to feedback from staff and partners regarding program efficacy, elevating to supervisor and OCH&S leadership where appropriate . + Aids in operation al and strategic planning, highlighting deficits and strengths for future planning. + Partners with Data Analyst and Social Work Manager to develop, execute, and refine Continuum of Support staff use of Julota , the software utilized to track engagement with program participants. + Assigns cases to the CSWs, keeping track of the rates of open and closed cases, and identifying appropriate referrals made by the CSWs. + Attends community events and meetings to communicate the progress of the Continuum of Support to community members and to integrate their feedback within the program development cycle. + Adheres to and practices OCH&S values and principles, with a focus on harm reduction-based, person-first, crisis and trauma-informed principles. + Takes a leadership role in the operationalization of all activities related to social work practice and the provision of social work services to program participants. + Supervises MSW Community Social Workers. + Works with OCH&S senior staff and Public Safety personnel to implement and execute co-response and assisted response models and further develop the City of Pittsburgh’s Continuum of Support, including participation in side-by-side multidisciplinary training. + Self - assesses and listens to feedback from staff and partners regarding program efficacy, elevating to supervisor and OCH&S leadership where appropriate . + Aids in operation al and strategic planning, highlighting deficits and strengths for future planning. + Partners with Data Analyst and Social Work Manager to develop, execute, and refine Continuum of Support staff use of Julota , the software utilized to track engagement with program participants. + Assigns cases to the CSWs, keeping track of the rates of open and closed cases, and identifying appropriate referrals made by the CSWs. + Attends community events and meetings to communicate the progress of the Continuum of Support to community members and to integrate their feedback within the program development cycle. + Collaborat es with DHS Teams in the necessary case conferencing and partnership meetings to develop holistic approaches to care . + Responsible for the ongoing task supervision and evaluation of the social work team. + Supports social workers in assessing the biopsychosocial status of all clients including people who are survivors, witnesses, and co-victims of crime to determine the types of referrals and services indicated . + Ensures continuing education and training are available to CSWs. + Supports social workers in conducting on-the-scene crisis intervention and intervenes when necessary. + Records detailed documentation of client interactions and referrals in identified database system. + Collaborates with referral partners and social service agencies to ensure quality care is provided. + Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required . 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Locate and click on the position title to view the complete job description. + Collaborat es with DHS Teams in the necessary case conferencing and partnership meetings to develop holistic approaches to care . + Responsible for the ongoing task supervision and evaluation of the social work team. + Supports social workers in assessing the biopsychosocial status of all clients including people who are survivors, witnesses, and co-victims of crime to determine the types of referrals and services indicated . + Ensures continuing education and training are available to CSWs. + Supports social workers in conducting on-the-scene crisis intervention and intervenes when necessary. + Records detailed documentation of client interactions and referrals in identified database system. + Collaborates with referral partners and social service agencies to ensure quality care is provided. + Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required . CLICK HERE (http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh/classspecs) t o view the full job description including knowledge, skills, and abilities and working conditions for this position. Locate and click on the position title to view the complete job description. Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including: + Health, Dental and Vision Benefits + Pension + Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan + Tuition Reimbursement + Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation + Personal Days (Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.) 01 The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A. 02 Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position? + N/A- I already possess the required driver's license. + YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position. + NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position. 03 Do you possess four (4) or more years full-time experience working with those involved with drug use and/or past lived experience with drug use, harm reduction, familiarity with the criminal legal system, crisis intervention, victim support, mental/behavioral health support; collaborating or coordinating with health and safety programs and working with the public? + Yes + No 04 Do you possess a Master of Social Work? + Yes + No 05 Are you a Licensed Social Worker? + Yes + No 06 Did you read and understand PA Child Abuse History Certification Clearances are required prior to appointment? + Yes + No 07 Please confirm below that you understand that your OFFICIAL transcripts must be submitted by mail or in person to the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service if you are selected to fill this position. + Yes + No Required Question Agency City of Pittsburgh Address 414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219 Phone 412-255-2710 Website http://www.pghjobs.net Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email