Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine is searching for an Outreach Supervisor, Chester PA!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays

3 Personal Days

Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Position Summary:

The Outreach Supervisor will work for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine and report to the Program Manager responsible for coordinating the Cure Violence Program located in Chester, PA and is primarily responsible for the supervision of the outreach component of the program.

Job Details:

This is a grant funded position

This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting

Required Education and Experience:

At least two years experience working with at-risk youth and gang members, and experience or training in crisis intervention. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Preferred Experience:

Experience with crisis intervention.

Understanding of identifying and diffusing “hot spots” for shooting and violence.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated leadership qualities.

Demonstrated commitment to serving the communities and residents of Chester, PA.

Demonstrated ability in relationship building and working with individuals in an outreach setting.

Strong communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to be detail-oriented and to handle multiple tasks.

Demonstrated computer skills, along with the ability to operate standard office equipment and software including MS Office.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse population of students, faculty and staff.

May need to travel to locations that may not be accessible by public transportation.

Essential Duties:

Plan the day-to-day and week-to week activities with and for the outreach staff

Conduct daily meetings to review current shooting and assess what additional interventions are needed

Connecting with additional resources from neighboring communities to get needed support

Supervising outreach workers staff, including daily communication with each staff member

Developing networks with other outreach program workers to coordinate an inclusive and immediate strategic response

Investigating causes of shootings to assist in mediating situations and preventing retaliations between individuals and groups

Working with the community, outreach programs, and local law enforcement to gain information that may be helpful in preventing additional shootings.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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