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Posted Job Title
UACS FT CHOP HT Project Associate, Netter Center for Community Partnerships
Job Profile Title
Netter Center Program Associate
Job Description Summary
The Netter Center for Community Partnerships is currently seeking full time UACS CHOP HT Project Associate to help support a range of school-based supportive services and mental health partnerships, between the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Netter Center as part of CHOP’s Healthier Together Initiative, and the City of Philadelphia Out-of-School Time (OST) program. The position will take support referral pathways to any of our HT supported services and will work to increase student enrollment in BenePhilly and accessibility to OST programs. This position will also support Peer support groups for grief and loss for K-12 students, in partnership with the Uplift Center for Grieving Children (Uplift), and the Stress Less Initiative (SLI) program for staff, in partnership with the CHOP Center for Violence Prevention. The responsibilities of the Project Associate include a wide range of tasks including direct service, coordination and administration of program implementation, as well as data collection.
Job Description
Founded in 1992, the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships is the University's primary vehicle for advancing civic and community engagement at Penn. It brings together the resources and assets of both the University and the wider community to help solve universal problems such as poverty, health inequities, environmental sustainability, and inadequate, unequal education as they are manifested in the University's local geographic area of West Philadelphia and Philadelphia at large. The Netter Center develops and helps implement democratic, mutually transformative, place-based partnerships between Penn and West Philadelphia that advance research, teaching, learning, practice, and service and improve the quality of life on campus and in the community. The Netter Center works with and serves as a model for other higher education institutions across the United States and around the world.
The Netter Center’s university-assisted community schools (UACS) is a strategy to educate, engage, empower, and serve all members of the community in which the school is located and engage students (K-16+) in real world, community problem solving learning. UACS collaborates with partners to advance teaching, research, learning and service, as well as the civic development of their students.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Coordinate and Support Partnerships (Uplift, AVP )
Co-facilitate grief groups with Uplift clinicians; Lead family outreach and enrollment process for Uplift and AVP groups; Coordinate regular meetings between partners and providers; Communicate with partners, providers, caregivers, and students using multiple communication methods; Coordinate related family engagement activities
Coordinate and Support SLI Partnership
Manage operational logistics such as scheduling, food ordering, and group communications for SLI; Assist SLI facilitators with coordination and administration of the program; Coordinate related staff activities or professional development.
Evaluation & Data Collection
Record, track and maintain student participant program plans, enrollment daily attendance and manage required paperwork. Communicate with Netter colleagues across all school sites to build team learning and best practices.
Family Outreach, Engagement & Supportive Services Education
Support UACS staff with family engagement and outreach with respective case load; develop and maintain a resource directory for students and their families; develop, implement and lead ongoing family education activities. Provide training to UACS and school-based staff to ensure they have appropriate knowledge of SEL and youth mental health first aid.
Support existing student wellness partnerships
Document partnership progress by maintaining meeting notes & relevant documents; Conduct research (as necessary) for projects; Develop resources to support project sustainability; Assist evaluation team in data collection and management; Offer on-site technical assistance for partners; Support other social-emotional learning activities that complement these programs (school day and after school)
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Bachelors degree in Public Health, Education, Social Work, or other related disciplines is preferred. 2 to 3 years work experience with elementary-aged children and/or high school youth development programming is required. Preferred experience with facilitation of social-emotional learning content and/or trauma-informed training. Experience with working in School District of Philadelphia, urban settings and diverse student populations, ability to be flexible and work on a team, ability to work independently and meet deadlines, excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills and punctual and regular attendance is required.
Completion and passing of funder-required compliance documentation and all Federal and State background checks/clearances. You may be required to renew your clearances, before beginning work. Clearances include:
PATCH – PA Criminal History Search
PA Child Abuse Search
FBI Criminal History Search (PA Dept. of Human Services)
National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR)
Mandated Reporter
Act 168 Completion
The University of Pennsylvania does not accept PATCH or PA Child Abuse documents issued by other organizations. We can accept the FBI Criminal History Search, only if it was processed by the PA Dept.of Human Services
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
COVID VACCINATION REQUIRED
Remote interview process
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
This position is contingent upon grant funding.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences
Pay Range
$43,888.00 - $45,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
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