Site Based Coordinator (BIPS)

Public Health Management Corporation•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bridge Intensive Prevention Services (BIPS), an after-school program serving at-risk youth ages 10–19 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. 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. The role is based at 4601 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19139, and works Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Coordinator reports to the BIPS Program Director.

Requirements

At least four years of experience working with at-risk youth.
Excellent interpersonal skills and 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 ability to adapt activities and interventions to meet diverse needs.
Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field required.
Experience working with diverse populations, including at-risk youth and their families.
Experience applying trauma-informed care principles in direct services.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate on-site programming that meets the needs of at-risk youth ages 10–19 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.