Part-Time Academic Coach, Harcum College

Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, PA, a leader among the nation’s independent, two year colleges, has an opening for a Part-Time Academic Coach for the Student Support Services (SSS) Program during the academic year.  Under the direction of the SSS Programming Director, the Academic Coach will work directly with students to increase their academic success by providing skill-based services and academic coaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide: Academic Coaching/Time Management, Individual Academic Planning, Soft Skill/Interpersonal Training, Financial Literacy Training, Psychosocial Support and Individualized Interventions.
• Enroll, assess, and plan each student’s Individual Academic Plan – assessing non-cognitive skills and barriers that might negatively impacts a student’s academic success.
• Coach new and continuing students. Schedule bi-weekly meetings with a case load between 40-50 students.
• Monitor and document each student session. Follow each student’s academic progress throughout the academic year.
• Refer students to various departments/services: career and transfer, tutoring, and counseling.
• Schedule and facilitate student focused workshops/sessions: educational, cultural, and academic.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with students, faculty and staff. Work collaboratively with the Educational Success Center and be a representative for Student Support Services and the Student Success Center.
• Attend program meetings and provide assistance and advice to increase student participation to SSS programs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (minimum) Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Experience in higher-education, counseling, coaching, or with Federal/State funded programs similar to TRiO, excellent written and verbal communication and computer skills.
• Physical: The position requires the ability to bend, lift, climb, stairs, and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Schedule: This is a part-time position (fifteen or twenty hours a week) during the academic year, about 10 months out of the year. This position will be based on the Bryn Mawr campus within the traditional work hours. There is a possibility to work during summer sessions.

Student Support Services is a federally-funded TRiO program to support students by overcoming educational, cultural, social, and economic barriers to higher education. SSS provides services to students such as but not limited to: tutoring, academic coaching, educational/cultural programming, and financial literacy training.  SSS provides individual services to students who are first-generation, income eligible, or have a disability.

ABOUT HARCUM COLLEGE

Harcum College is an independent, coeducational, fully accredited, residential college. The College offers associate degrees in allied health, business and social science, as well as certificates and a variety of continuing studies programs.

Founded in 1915 by Edith Hatcher Harcum and Octavius Harcum, it was the first college in Pennsylvania chartered by the state to offer the associate degree. Today Harcum has degree programs on its Bryn Mawr Campus, located about 20 minutes west of Philadelphia, programs online and at Partnership Sites throughout the region, serving approximately 1,500 students.

Harcum provides quality instruction from faculty, close student-faculty collaboration, small class sizes, and individualized support services.

Please send cover letter and resume including work history to:

Koyuki Yip
Assistant VP of Academic Support Services
Director of Student Support Services
kyip@harcum.edu

Family Social Worker, KIPP New Jersey

KIPP New Jersey is currently hiring for a family social worker. This person will do intensive case management with some of our highest-need families in our Camden schools, as well as contribute to program development work to connect our students and families with high-quality resources. This person will spend a substantial amount of time in the community, working to:

1. build authentic relationships with our students’ families
2. co-develop individualized plans for families to meet their short- and long-term goals
3. coach and mentor families as they progress toward their goals.

We have a strong preference for someone who is bilingual, as a substantial portion of our families primarily speak Spanish. The position is a master’s-level position and will likely involve supervision of social work interns.

Apply
The job posting and application are here, and anyone who is interested can also contact Joe Hejlek at jhejlek@kippnj.org to learn more.

Trans-Health Information Project (TIP) Co-Coordinator/Outreach Specialist, GALAEI

Organization: GALAEI

Position Summary:
The TIP Co-Coordinator/Outreach Specialist is responsible for connecting and building relationships with outside agencies and programs and to identify where and when outreach is to be conducted, including, but not limited to providing HIV risk-reduction services to HIV+ and HIV-negative transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender variant (trans*) individuals. The TIP Co-Coordinator/Outreach Specialist is responsible for ensuring program deliverables are met, including recruitment, counseling, and referrals. The TIP Co-Coordinator/Outreach Specialist works as part of a team to implement social justice services for Trans* communities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individual counseling to trans* individuals on various sexual health issues such as HIV testing, HIV prevention, HIV care if infected, healthy sexual behavior, transitioning, etc.;
• Provide sexual health counseling designed to assist Trans* individuals and their families deal with the psychosocial, emotional, financial and environmental issues of HIV;
• Develop and implement outreach plans in partnership with the Executive Director and other Co-Coordinator to bring in transgender, gender non-conforming and gender variant individuals. This includes building relationships with other agencies/organizations as well as individual outreach;
• Respond to clinician referrals and clients request for case management assessment and intervention within required response time;  Perform initial comprehensive sexual health counseling assessment and develop a plan of intervention that addresses identified need for crisis intervention, brief solution focused or grief and bereavement counseling, continuity of care planning and coordination of needed community services;
• Report weekly on program data, evaluation web and internal data collection protocol;
• Provide patient and family education on psychosocial and adaptive aspect of the disease processes and offer education on accessing relevant services and resources;
• Provide advocacy services to ensure linkage to appropriate services or resources for patients who are eligible for such;
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and collaboration to ensure effective and efficient coordination of inpatient and ambulatory care resources;
• Perform all administrative tasks related to caseload such as medical record documentation, entitlement applications, departmental statistics, continuity of care referral paperwork, team reports, etc.;
• Participate in organization grant related clinical and administrative meetings and activities;
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of clients served in assigned service area;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Contact Info:
To apply, please send cover letter and resume along with salary requirements via email to (Phone Calls Will Not Be Accepted): nikki@galaei.org & christian@galaei.org with subject line “Galaei/TIP Co-Coordinator”

http://uac.org/jobs/trans-health-information-project-tip-co-coordinatoroutreach-specialist

 

 

 

HIV/HCV Linkage Supervisor

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH), AIDS Actvities Coordinating Office (AACO) has been awarded funding to improve the continuum of hepatitis C care for people who are living with HIV and also at risk for or living with hepatitis C (HCV). This three year project includes field activities to locate and provide assistance to HIV/HCV positive persons in accessing services along the hepatitis C continuum including testing, follow up care, and treatment.

In Year One, the HIV/HCV Linkage Supervisor will be responsible for the development of HCV Linkage Protocol and coordination of activities related to hepatitis C linkage to care. Overseeing a team of two Linkage Coordinators, the HCV Linkage Team will begin supporting clients in the Ryan White Care system to improve hepatitis C outcomes. In years two and three, the HIV/HCV Linkage Team will also help identify opportunities to integrate hepatitis C linkage support in other AACO funded programs, such as Medical Care Management, and build capacity among the existing HIV service structure to sustain patient access to hepatitis C services in addition to HIV services.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Responsibilities/Duties

Group Therapist, Community Services Group (Lancaster)

Community Services Group (CSG), one of the largest Human Services Providers in PA, is looking for a caring and compassionate person to join our team of dedicated professionals and enjoy a rewarding career helping to improve the lives of others!

We are recruiting for a Group Therapist for our Adult Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Program in Lancaster, PA.  This is a full-time position (40 hr/wk) – Monday thru Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM.

The Group Therapist is an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and serves as the Qualified Mental Health Professional.  The primary responsibility of the Group Therapist is to assist and support individuals in achieving their optimal level of functioning.

The essential duties and responsibilities for this opportunity include, but are not limited to, the following:

Behavioral Specialist Consultant/Mobile Therapist (BSC/MT), Community Services Group (Harrisburg)

General Summary:

The Behavioral Specialist Consultant / Mobile Therapist (BSC/MT) designs and directs the implementation of behavioral intervention plans which are individualized to each child or adolescent and to family needs. The BSC/MT provides child centered and family based treatment according to Child Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) principles.

Hourly Rate: Flat Rate for Billable and Non-Billable Hours

Schedules:

• Licensed Staff: Full-Time or Part-Time (Flexible) Hours (Full-Time positions offer a complete medical insurance and benefits package.)
• Non-Licensed Staff: Part-Time (Flexible) Hours (Opportunity to go Full-Time once you obtain a License as outlined below, based on the program’s needs.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Volunteer Coordinator, Chester County, The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc.

Title: Volunteer Coordinator, Chester County
Reports To: Thriving in Recovery Peer Leader Coordinator
Classification: Exempt, Full Time

Summary: The Chester County Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for implementation of the volunteer program for the SAMHSA Thriving in Recovery Project throughout Chester County.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree in human service related field or demonstrated relevant experience with drug/alcohol recovery. Licensing and/or credentialing in the addiction field preferred.
• Person in long term recovery with at least 5 years sustained, current recovery history.
• Experience with community/volunteer engagement and outreach, program development and implementation.
• Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check, The Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and a FBI Criminal History Background Check required.
• Current valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, insurance and vehicle.

Essential Duties:

• Meet goals and objectives of SAMHSA Thriving in Recovery project in Chester County.
• Recruit, train, retain and supervise volunteer peers, providing direct peer-based recovery support services.
• Establish and maintain relationships with PRO-ACT Chapter and organizations throughout Chester County; utilize those relationships to strategically implement project.
• Maintain valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Daily Job Responsibilities: 

1. Conduct strengths and needs assessments, outreach for potential participants.
2. Engage, educate, activate and support volunteer peers to deliver peer recovery support services for individuals and families seeking to access and sustain recovery throughout Chester County.
3. Develop, in conjunction with staff, orientation and training program for volunteers; develop and nurture peer leadership skills in members of the recovery community.
4. Provide volunteers with job descriptions, manuals and handbooks for volunteer programs.
5. Inform volunteers regarding trainings, workshops and pertinent educational opportunities.
6. Assure proper supervision of volunteers; maintain volunteer records and schedules; interpret Council policies for the volunteers. Follow proper protocols and procedures regarding volunteers and volunteer coordination.
7. Work with Director of Outcomes and Evaluation to support evaluation component of this project.  Ensure GPRA process and reports are completed in a timely manner.  Maintain project logs, reports and records, data input.
8. Promote programs and services both internally and externally to ensure successful programming, events and strong volunteer base.  Identify community resources for volunteer recruitment & marketing of programs and services.  Maintain an understanding of, and adapt to, individual community dynamics.
9. Collaborate with intersecting systems to provide a coordinated approach to recovery support services, both telephonic and non-telephonic.  Work collaboratively with Council staff and volunteers to develop and implement the goals and objectives for this project.
10. Provide a comprehensive array of programs and activities to support recovery for individuals and families, following the goals and objectives defined in the proposal supporting this project.
11. Work with Peer Leadership Councils and Chester County PRO-ACT Board and community agencies in Chester County to ensure vibrant, active collaboration.  Representation should include multiple pathways to recovery, family members and young people in recovery.
12. Serve as liaison and support to/for all PRO-ACT Chapter committees.
13. Develop a recognition process for volunteers; maintain a good level of volunteer morale.
14. Assist with any additional tasks assigned by the Peer Leader Coordinator or Executive Director.

Compensation: 
Commensurate with experience and other qualifications.

Apply:
The Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please fax cover letter and resume to 215-348-3377 or email your resume to jobs@councilsepa.org. Clearly specify the position for which you are applying.

 

Case Management and Adult Programming Services Supervisor, Lutheran Settlement House

Mission:

Established in 1902, Lutheran Settlement House (LSH) is a non-profit, community-based organization committed to serving vulnerable children, adults, and families living in Philadelphia. Over the past century, the programs and services offered by LSH have changed in response to the evolving needs of the community. However, the core mission of Lutheran Settlement House —”to empower individuals, families, and communities to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through an integrated program of social, educational, and advocacy services”— has remained constant.

Scope of Position:  

The Case Management and Adult Programming Services Supervisor ensures case management compliance with all contract requirements. S/He serves as the adult programming and case management liaison between all LSH departments and their funders and ensures the provision of clinically appropriate, trauma-informed social work services to all clients.

Functions and Duties:

• Reflects in professional practice the mission and philosophy of Lutheran Settlement House.
• Provides weekly trauma-informed supervision to family advocates and manages caseload assignments.
• Supervises family advocates in the evaluation of services. Monitors client progress toward established goals and objectives.
• Manages elective client savings. Ensures safe collection of resident savings, maintenance of accurate records, and completion of appropriate documentation related to savings and payments.
• Provides on-going support and monitors provision of mental health services through FaSST provider.
• Ensures timely and accurate entry of Client Track data.
• Intervenes during periods of client crisis to provide direction and support to family advocates and shelter staff.
• Directs contracting and protocoling process to address resident noncompliance with Jane Addams Place and OHS expectations.
• Maintains responsibility for promoting the Sanctuary Model and trauma-informed philosophy of service provision within the program.
• Facilitates weekly Client Progress Review (CPR) meetings and attends bi-weekly Incident Report Review meetings.
• Ensures that housing packets are completed on a timely basis and are sent to OHS in a timely manner.
• Facilitates shelter transfers on an as-needed basis.
• Utilizes OHS Client Track to monitor compliance with OHS case management standards.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with community service providers including Department of Human Services (DHS) mental health and substance use providers.
• Develops and maintains contact with other agency staff to develop specialized services and programming for mothers in residence.
• Serves as liaison between Jane Addams Place and other LSH programs in order to provide on-going adult programming and linkages to cross-agency services.
• Supervises social work students in the completion of daily tasks, interactions with residents and implementation of case plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work or human services related field required.
• Experience working with homeless children and/or families is preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated clinical social work and administrative supervisory skills.
• Client Track experience preferred, but not required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of trauma informed care.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Apply:

To apply please submit a resume, cover letter and references to job@lutheransettlement.org.