Program Coordinator for Philly Home and Girard

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Coordinator will oversee and manage onsite, daily implementation of campus programming at Philly Home at Girard. Reporting to the Deputy Director of OCWR, the Program Coordinator will collaborate closely with OCWR leadership, consultants, as well as onsite teams, leaders and subject matter experts from partnering agencies to identify, source and implement primary, supplemental and core services at Philly Home at Girard. The role involves program planning and design, resource identification and navigation, consistent communication with multiple stakeholders, and a commitment to excellence in program execution. The Program Coordinator is responsible will be the on-the-ground contact for program scheduling, logistics, and tracking.

Requirements

• Strong background in community health and recovery, experience with programming in a residential service community as well as a passion for creating positive change.
• Understanding of population served at Philly Home at Girard and programming in residential environments.
• Ability to set a plan for and coordinate cross-functional teams with clear goals and objectives.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to foster strong working relationships within teams, across departments, and with external partners to drive project success.
• Proficiency in developing detailed project plans, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely delivery while balancing competing priorities.
• High energy and commitment to hospitality and fostering a culture of positivity and opportunity.
• Ability to create and execute program plans from concept to optimization.
• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing tasks and resources to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Ability find compromise and to address and resolve conflicts or challenges within teams, ensuring project progression without disruption.
• High level of precision and attention to detail, ensuring all aspects of a project are executed with accuracy and meet defined quality standards.
• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university with a major course work in Social Work, Public Administration or a closely related field.
• Minimum of at least 3 years working coordinating agency programming and collaboration.
• The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of project management experience is a plus.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage implementation of primary and core programming at Philly Home at Girard in collaboration with key stakeholders and community organizations/partners.
• Develop and implement supplemental programming at Philly Home at Girard in collaboration with key stakeholders and community organizations/partners.
• Project manage the sourcing, program planning, and implementation of key supplemental services including, but not limited to, workforce development, education, recreation, and other wellness activities.
• Plan and facilitate community-building activities, meetings, and peer-led groups aligned with the strategic vision of the Office of Community Wellness and Recovery.
• Foster partnerships with local organizations and agencies to enhance and expand community wellness and recovery services.
• Develop, clarify and manage the scope, scheduling and communications of all campus programming initiatives in addition to supporting with tracking agency deliverables and program targeted outcomes.
• Administrative coordination of onsite provider agency meetings and daily huddle.
• Ensure project requirements are achieved in a timely fashion and within budget guidelines.
• Determine project costs/ensures delivery on time and within budgetary guidelines.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness and impact of existing community wellness and recovery initiatives and make recommendations for improvement.
• Serve as a primary contact for provider agencies who work with the campus community to address client-related or logistical challenges and be a resource that disseminates information to the campus community.
• Address minor conflicts or concerns promptly, using de-escalation and communication skills, and elevate significant concerns to leadership appropriately.
• Collaborate with other city departments and agencies to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to community wellness and recovery.
• Coordinate and facilitate the community engagement plan for the Office of Community Wellness and Recovery which educates community partners of the goals of OCWR and provides visibility for all members of the Wellness Continuum.
• Plan and implement volunteer engagement activities as well as host tours at Philly Home at Girard as needed.
• Represent the city at community events and meetings to promote and raise awareness about community wellness and recovery initiatives.

Benefits

• Unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Eligibility into the discounted medical plan through our wellness program.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Generous retirement savings options.
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships (10% to 40% savings) with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities, extending to spouse and dependents in some cases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED