Research Assistant Position, FRONTIER 21/School Frontiers

Posted on April 24, 2017

FRONTIER 21/School Frontiers is an education research and technical assistance company specializing in the development and implementation of innovative approaches to educational improvement (see http://www.schoolfrontiers.com; http://www.frontier21.net). Since our founding twenty years ago, we have supported a variety of non-profit organizations, schools, corporations and community groups in achieving their goals through:

• Program Evaluation and Survey Research;
• Charter School Development and Support;
• Grant Writing; and
• Computer-supported Learning Solutions.

Job Description

FRONTIER 21 is seeking a research assistant to assist the Director and to work as a member of a team in conducting evaluation research field work, data management and reporting for several urban education projects. Under direct supervision, the research assistant will also assist with grant writing, with the development of charter school applications, charter renewal packages and school improvement efforts. The position will be located in our Bala Cynwyd, PA office [Note: on the 44 SEPTA bus line, and near Cynwyd and Merion Station Septa stations].

Duties will include, but are not limited to: interacting with school community members such as teachers, students, parents and administrators to collect data, administer school surveys, and similar activities; data entry, managing data spreadsheets, and monitoring ongoing data collection for completeness and timeliness; reporting research results in the form of simple graphs and descriptive statistics for evaluation data, contributing to summary reports of evaluation activities, and correspondence with program stakeholders. The research assistant will support the Director by conducting literature reviews and background research related to charter school development, grant writing, and on-going program evaluation research.

Required Experience

Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree in a Social Science field, preferably in Education, experience teaching in an elementary and/or secondary school setting, Excellent speaking and writing skills, critical reasoning and analytic skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office software. The candidate must be capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously, both independently and in project teams.

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Please respond directly to Dr. Alex Schuh, Director, FRONTIER 21 Education Solutions/School Frontiers by email or regular mail: alexschuh@frontier21.net.

Director of Programs, Federation Early Learning Services

Posted on April 24, 2017

Federation Early Learning Services (FELS), a nonprofit leader in early childhood education located in Northeast Philadelphia is seeking a Director of Programs to support the Vice President of Programs with the administration of its 11 child care centers located through Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, and Delaware County.

FELS provides excellence in child care and early childhood education for all families from diverse backgrounds throughout the Delaware Valley. Built on a foundation of Jewish values and traditions for nearly a century, FELS is a recognized leader, helping families access affordable child care, providing innovative programs for children and consultation services to the early childhood community. If you are an energetic, hard-working self-starter who works well in a fast paced environment, this may be the job for you! For more information, visit our website at http://www.FELSkids.org.

The Director of Programs will support the VP of Programs with the administration of the child care centers as well as manage numerous tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines. This position requires a professional demeanor with integrity, honesty, and discretion being essential. This position also requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Human Services field with at least 30 ECE credits
• Three years of combined experience in administration and supervision in an early childcare setting
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate and train staff effectively; prioritize and delegate assignments
• Knowledge of Jewish holidays and implementing a Jewish preschool curriculum
  Responsibilities include:
• Oversee Center operations and supervise Center Directors
• Provide intensive support for new programs and services
• Oversee the licensing of FELS centers in accordance with the Department of Public Welfare
• Develop and coordinate agency wide in-service training programs
• Assisting with NAEYC accreditation / reaccreditation and Keystone Stars designations

We offer competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, vision, prescription drug and dental plans; life insurance; long term disability; 403(b); paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; child care discount and more!

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Project Manager, Bread & Roses Community Fund

Bread & Roses Community Fund, Project Manager, Bread & Roses Community Fund

Posted on April 24, 2017

Do you want to help grassroots community groups get the funding they need to create real change in the Philadelphia region? Can you discuss the nuances of racism, classism, and community organizing in ways that are easily understood? Are you a strong project manager with impeccable attention to detail? Are you known for inspiring and motivating volunteers? Are you a strong facilitator who loves working with groups?

Bread & Roses Community Fund supports grassroots community groups leading movements for real change in the Philadelphia region. A partnership of donors and activists, Bread & Roses has distributed more than $10 million dollars in grants and provided thousands of hours of leadership development and other technical assistance to hundreds of community groups since its founding in 1977. With a focus on racial and economic justice, our grants go to local groups working for good schools, fewer prisons, better jobs, a safe environment, quality healthcare and more.

The project manager is responsible for recruiting for, administering, and facilitating the Giving Project, our cross-race, cross-class fundraising and grantmaking program. The project manager reports to the director of programs.

Key responsibilities

Social Worker (MSW), Emergency Dept-Bryn Mawr Hospital-Full time (Sun-Thurs 10:30PM-7AM) Main Line Health

Job Description:

Provides comprehensive assessment of and intervention with patients of the Emergency Department in order to: (1) address the full range of psychosocial needs presented by Emergency Medical patients, including those who present with psychiatric and/or chemical-dependency issues; and (2) Collaborate with the Medical Team and Case Manager to ensure the appropriate disposition of Emergency Department patients, including inpatient admission or to observation status, discharge to home (with or without homecare) or skilled nursing facilities. The social worker interfaces with all necessary personnel, payer groups, agencies, and physicians to arrange appropriate disposition for the patients.

Education: Master of Social Work

Licensures & Certifications: L.S.W. preferred

Experience: Minimum of one year’s experience in comparable healthcare setting, including behavioral evaluation and psychiatric crisis intervention.

Primary Location: United States-Pennsylvania-Paoli

Work Locations: Paoli Hospital, 255 W. Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA 19301

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Clinical Specialist, InVision Human Services

NOW HIRING FOR A FULL-TIME CLINICAL SPECIALIST (Master’s Level) for our Comprehensive Living Residential Program across Eastern PA!

InVision Human Services is a non-profit Human Services organization focused in providing specialized direct support to individuals with disabilities. We utilize a restraint-free, person centered approach to help each of our clients achieve their goals.

Job Duties Include:

• Develops the customized support plan (CSP) and trains the direct support professionals in its use
• Provides ongoing clinical consultation, training, coaching, and guidance to direct support professionals of the residential program
• Carries out all planning, development, prevention and intervention strategies using a restraint free methodology
• Oversees service provision of the individual supported

Extensive local and regional travel required; position utilizes Reading office as home base.   Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.  Master’s degree and 2 years of prior work experience supporting individuals with IDD required.
Must successfully pass all pre-employment screenings post-offer including criminal background, FBI, employment verification, and physical examination.

Salaried position based on education and experience level.

We offer full medical, vision & dental coverage, life insurance, 401k, and excellent paid time off.

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Call 724-933-5100 ext. 166 to schedule an interview for the position!

Social Worker – Emergency and Inpatient, University of Pennsylvania Health System (West Chester, PA)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

coordinating all post-acute services for inpatients and outpatients. Interviews patients and families, assesses aftercare options and provides information, guidance and support in decision-making. Provides emotional support and counseling to caregivers. Assists patients and families with application to financial aid programs. Collaborates with peers, physicians, other departments and community agencies to expedite placements. Works with patient and family to help them understand the impact their illness may/will have on their lifestyle, family relationships and home situation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Discharge Planning Competencies

• Interviews and collaborates with patient/family to assess aftercare options providing guidance information and support in decision making.
• Coordinates all aspects of the discharge process for patients with complex post-acute needs returning home.
• Develops alternative discharge plans and coordinates with Team Leader, peers, and Case Manager as needed to facilitate resolution of problem dispositions or difficult patients/families.
• Facilitates and monitors the discharge plans and arrangements for assigned patients going to boarding homes, assisted living homes, skilled care, long term care, hospice, or rehabilitation (physical, psychiatric, drug and/or alcohol).
• Refers to community services as needed, including (but not limited to): office of aging, CYS, CVIM, MH/IDD, crisis, domestic violence, dialysis services, VNA, etc.
• Works with patients and their families to help them understand the impact their illness may have on their lifestyle, family, relationships and home situation.
• Coordinates individual patient care conferences when deemed necessary, including appropriate inpatient and outpatient personnel/agencies.
• Develops a discharge plan in a timely manner to maintain lowest cost to the hospital, while ensuring a comprehensive quality plan.
• Procures signature on second Medicare Important Message (IMM) form for assigned patients as required by CMS 48 hours prior to discharge.

Intervention Competencies

Social Worker – PRN – Care Management, Einstein Healthcare Network

Einstein Healthcare Network is a private, not for profit organization with several major facilities and many outpatient centers. Our primary mission is to provide compassionate, high quality healthcare to the greater Philadelphia region. Einstein Healthcare Network promotes wellness. Research has shown that smoking is dangerous to the health of smokers and to others. Einstein campuses are Tobacco and Smoke Free.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Supporting activities of Care Management department by providing counseling services and appropriate liaison activities for member and patient population
• This position requires providing services from the neonatal to the frail elderly population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served

If you possess the following, please apply:

• BSW required
• MSW preferred
• 1-3 years experience in community, clinical or medical setting preferred
• PA Licensure preferred

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Prevention Specialist II, Chester County Council on Addictive Diseases

The Prevention Specialist II has responsibility for the day to day functioning of his/her designated programs by providing direct and indirect services. Duties include creating, organizing, marketing, scheduling, implementing and documenting programs within their assigned areas; assisting with the training and supervision of program staff/volunteers; working cooperatively and diligently to complete overall prevention activity goals and objectives. This position is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that their services are provided according to best practice prevention standards that promote health/wellness, support recovery and adhere to cultural competency principals.

Minimum Education: Masters degree in education/behavioral health discipline or Bachelors Degree in either discipline with a minimum of 5 years experience in prevention/education.

Minimum Experience: 1 year experience in the education/ behavioral health field (masters level) or 5 years (BA)

Minimum Licensure/Certification Requirements: None required. Certification (or working towards certification) as Prevention Specialist strongly preferred

Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Act 33 & 34 clearance, Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

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Social Worker for the PHMC Care Clinic

Public Health Management Corporation

Our Mission is to be the premier regional provider of integrated, community-based healthcare by combining evidence-based clinical practices, outstanding patient service, innovative care partnerships, and team-driven excellence, within a healthy fiscal environment.

The Clinic Social Worker will report to the Social Services Manager and will be an integral part of the health care team providing services to patients who come to the clinic for health care. The clinic social worker will meet with each client seen by the nurse in order to assess the client’s need for social services. The role of the clinic social worker is to re-connect clients with former or present service providers which include substance abuse counselors; intensive mental health staff and others. Services will focus on assessment and planning, benefits and entitlements, referrals, tracking and follow-up and crisis intervention.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Case Management

• Assessment of patient needs and provision of referrals for emergency shelter, food, clothing, identity documentation, legal, financial, housing, employment, education, substance abuse and mental health resources in the community.
• Assist clients in applying for public benefits, reinstatement in the managed care system, and explore entitlements such as Social Security benefits.
• Engaging and assessing patients for health insurance coverage eligibility, assisting with health insurance applications, enrollments, and health insurance system navigation.
• Interface with clients and managed care companies to facilitate plan enrollment, changes, and Primary Care Provider (PCP) switches.
• Coordination of care with specialty healthcare providers, as well as other social service agencies with whom patients interface.
• Identify barriers to medical care and make appropriate referrals to address these issues (i.e. d/a facility, mental health program, care outreach services, etc.).

Clinical

Integrated health Navigator Supervisor, NHS Human Services

NHS Human Services is currently seeking an Integrated Health Navigator Supervisor position in the Lansdale, PA location.

Description:

• Supervise and monitor the Health Choices Health Connection (HCHC) staff, including the resolution of problems/conflicts as they relate to the staff, consumers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with State, Office of Mental Health, and NHS regulations regarding treatment and documentation
• Participate in the PQI effort including, but not limited to, the measurement of consumer satisfaction, chart audits, and billing reviews
• Record daily activities of HCHC staff, their contacts, productivity, recovery plans
• Monitor referral sources and staff referrals
• Assist Director in the development and implementation of HCHC philosophy, goals, and objectives
• Maintain program standards, policies, and procedures, including state regulations governing HCHC
• Handle all personnel actions including hiring of staff, performance review and disciplinary action
• Monitor staff training. Conduct trainings for new hire and current staff as needed
• Provide ongoing training and oversight of all necessary documentation, court procedures, agency safety policies, completion of referral packets and managed care practices
• Complete incident reporting and follow up
• Assist in marketing by developing strategies, setting up presentations, participating in presentations, and mailings
• Assist Director in budgetary meetings, financial activities and reports as needed
• Attend meetings pertinent to department as assigned
• Communicate department needs, requests, problems, strengths, deficiencies, individual/staff accomplishments to Director and others as appropriate
  Participate and execute mandatory collaborative team meetings (with team supervision and team consultants)
• Be recovery focused in approaches and conversation and teach these techniques to staff.
• Maintain adequate training requirements
• Ensure staff is completing Avatar requirements by monitoring and working deficiency reports
• May perform other related duties when required or assigned

Requirements:

• Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Counseling or related field of study.
• Minimum 3 years direct mental health care experience.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in Motivational Interviewing, co-occurring disorders, trauma informed care or other related areas preferred but not required.

Shift:
Monday-Friday – 9am – 5pm

Pay Rate:
$42,000 Annually

NHS is Growing!!!
With a rich tradition spanning almost 50 years, NHS is at the forefront of providing care and services to people with special needs. Today NHS, through its subsidiaries, is a leading provider of community-based, non-profit education and human services. More than 10,000 employees provide care to almost 40,000 adults and children throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Louisiana, and Michigan. NHS has developed a unique continuum of care providing services in the areas of mental health, addictive diseases, education, foster care and permanency, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities and many more specialized programs.

Job Type:
Full-time

Salary:
$42,000.00 /year

Job Location:
Lansdale, PA

Required education:
Master’s

Required experience:

• Direct Mental Health Care: 3 years
• Supervisory: 2 years
• Co-occuring disorders: 1 year

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