Site Based Coordinator (BIPS)
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Job Summary
PHMC serves as both a direct service provider to individuals families and communities across the region and an intermediary agentmanaging large-scale contracts government and philanthropic partnerships and multidisciplinary initiatives that require operational sophistication strategic leadership and deep mission alignment.
Primary Location: 4601 Market St. Philadelphia PA 19139.
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday from10:00 a.m.6:30 p.m.
FTE:Full-Time
Job Overview:
The Bridge Intensive Prevention Services (BIPS) an after-school program serving at-risk youth ages 1019 and their families in West Philadelphia seeks a Site-Based Coordinator to plan and oversee on-site programming using a person-centered strengths-based and trauma-informed approach. Reporting to the BIPS Program Director the Coordinator organizes youth-focused activities and workshops facilitates psychoeducational groups and support activities coordinates monthly Family Nights plans recreational and educational trips and assists with planning community service events.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate on-site programming that meets the needs of at-risk youth ages 1019 using a person-centered strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.
- Develop curricula evaluate educational consultants and monitor group activities to support program quality and youth engagement.
- Organize activities and workshops on topics relevant to program participants.
- Provide individual support sessions and facilitate psychoeducational groups and other support activities.
- Plan and coordinate monthly Family Nights and recreational and educational trips.
- Collaborate with program staff and educational consultants to deliver activities coordinate guest speakers and assist with community service events.
- Build and maintain relationships with community organizations throughout Philadelphia to connect youth and families with appropriate resources.
- Participate in staff meetings trainings community events and other meetings as assigned.
- Maintain accurate timely group and attendance records and enter progress notes in the CBPS database.
- Complete required program reports and other documentation.
- Perform additional administrative duties assigned by the Program Director to support program operations and growth.
Work Habits:
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Maintains confidentiality and adheres to ethical standards.
- Works independently while also collaborating effectively with team members.
- Practices cultural humility and fosters an inclusive supportive environment.
- Exhibits empathy patience and a nonjudgmental approach to client interactions.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- At least four years of experience working with at-risk youth.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with youth families colleagues and community partners.
- Knowledge of adolescent development family systems substance use trauma and mental health challenges.
- Knowledge of effective strategies for engaging and supporting at-risk youth including those involved in the juvenile justice system.
- Ability to apply strengths-based recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approaches to youth programming.
- Familiarity with youth mentoring practices and issues affecting youth engagement and development.
- Knowledge of community resources including social services and recreational opportunities for youth and families.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Cultural responsiveness and sensitivity to racial cultural and socioeconomic differences with the ability to adapt activities and interventions to meet diverse needs.
Work Environment and Location:
- Primary Location: 4601 Market St. Philadelphia PA 19139.
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday from10:00 a.m.6:30 p.m. supporting an after-school program serving youth.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in social work psychology counseling or a related human services field required.
- At least four years of experience working with at-risk youth is required.
- Experience working with diverse populations including at-risk youth and their families.
- Experience applying trauma-informed care principles in direct services.
PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
Required Experience:
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