Supervisor- Community Wellness Engagement Uni

PMHCC Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

This position will lead a community-based team of staff with supervisory support, to increase community access to behavioral health and wellness resources, linkages to care, and support for an assigned region of Philadelphia. They will be responsible for gaining a greater understanding of the specific behavioral health & wellness needs within the community and for CWEU's implementation of regional outreach and engagement efforts. This position will deepen DBHIDS’ engagement and connection with community by building ongoing relationships with key community stakeholders, providing community education on behavioral health and wellness resources, and facilitating community access to services. This position is currently grant-funded through December 2026. Additional steps are being taken to sustain the position beyond this period.

Requirements

Working knowledge of behavioral health and intellectual disabilities population and the provider communities
Ability to lead and support teams of individuals with lived experience
Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Creative, analytical, and possess keen problem-solving ability
Relates to staff at all levels of responsibility
Relates to community members
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Keen awareness of political concerns as they arise and effective decision making of when to elevate to CWEU Supervisor and DBHIDS leadership
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environment conditions required of the position
Ability to travel and navigate on public transportation
Ability to sit for at least one (1) hour at a time and to use a computer
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. when handling supplies
Associates Degree in Behavioral Health or related field required, Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field preferred
Two (2) years of experience in behavioral health field required

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience supervising, mentoring or leading teams preferred
Familiarity with Philadelphia behavioral health system, continuum and levels of care, and community stakeholders
Bilingual preferred (i.e., Spanish, Chinese- all dialects, Vietnamese, Russian, Arabic, Haitian Creole)

Responsibilities

Lead a community-based team’s outreach and engagement efforts including but not limited to, facilitating connection with key community stakeholders, participation in community events, community meetings, and on-foot outreach, and provision of presentations on behavioral health and wellness resources.
Assist individuals and organizations with information, referrals, and warm hand-offs to connect with behavioral health and wellness-related resources.
Provide guidance and assistance for team members in identifying and connecting with behavioral health and wellness resources.
Provide leadership, coordination, support, and field supervision to a team of staff with lived experience.
Assist with coordination of weekly schedules of staff with lived experience.
Attend all mandated training sessions
Provide consistent individual check ins and facilitate Team Staff meetings with supervisory support
Participate in the new hire on-boarding process through field shadowing and weekly check-ins throughout the new hires probationary period
Establish and expand relationships with targeted community stakeholders in designated regions of the city including, but not limited to, elected officials’ offices, libraries, recreation centers, faith and spiritual institutions, business associations, government agencies, community-based organizations, and behavioral health providers.
Consistently complete data entry for regional team’s community engagement work
Assist with coordination of behavioral health related activities in the community as needed
Foster greater engagement and increase participation for DBHIDS in the community
Increase and enhance dissemination of behavioral health information including provision of community-based presentations on DBHIDS, crisis, and behavioral health and wellness resources
Identify priority issues and raise team and community related concerns with CWEU Supervisor
Work a flexible schedule that allows for evening and weekend hours as needed