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Upper Darby Township Community Liaison Worker in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Position Concept: * Community liaison worker is a key member of the Township's Community Policing program. The individual will act as a liaison to the residents of Upper Darby Township and represents Upper Darby Township Police in community affairs policing issues. *Staff will actively seek referrals for youth who are at risk of committing violent crimes. Staff will provide township residents and youth with referrals for resources.
Duties: (including but not limited to) Interact with community members/resources, receive and process referrals, and provide programming to the youth
- Work with youth on personal goals and provide them with resources to achieve them
- Work closely with community to identify issues and resolutions
Position Requirements: High school diploma, some college education preferred
- Knowledge of Upper Darby Township, its neighborhoods, demographics and social services
- Strong written and verbal skills, be able to address and make presentations to large public gatherings
- Ability to work in environments that require conflict resolution, consensus and team building skills
- Must pass police background, state child abuse clearance, and federal clearances.