Pennypacker Mills
5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA19473
Tel: 610-287-9349    Fax: 610-287-9657
Website: http://www.historicsites.montcopa.org/pennypackermills
Site E-mail: PennypackerMills@montcopa.org

Volunteer Coordinator: Linda Callegari, Assistant Administrator
Email: lcallega@montcopa.org

Pennypacker Mills is a historic site operated by the Montgomery County Department of Parks & Heritage Services. Guided tours, seasonal events, changing exhibits, education programs, and craft workshops are offered year round.  Tours and most events are free.

This historic site sits on 170-acres in Schwenksville, MontgomeryCounty. It was the home of Pennsylvania’s Governor, Samuel W. Pennypacker (1903-1907) and his family. Inside the three-story mansion, visitors see a completely decorated home with many original family heirlooms, early 18th and 19th century furnishings and upon further inspection, a very well documented collection.

All Hallow’s Eve Fall Festival – Saturday, October 15th – Hours: 1 to 4 pm.

This event is one of our oldest events and provides the visiting public with an opportunity to see how children and families celebrated the Halloween holiday one-hundred years ago.

There is no pre-training provided. Each volunteer will receive a packet in the mail prior to the event which lists key information about parking, where to report, and a detailed description of their task.

Tasks for this event:

Information Table: Need two individuals
Hand out site and department information about upcoming events and point out the location of various activities on the property.

Pumpkin Painting: Need four individuals
Children receive a free pumpkin to paint at this event. The set up for this task involves four individuals who work with children to see that they have the necessary paints and brushes they will need to complete the task. A staff member will oversee the distribution of children to each table to alleviate crowding. Parent supervision is required.

Fall Kid-Crafts: Need two individuals
The staff provides the instructions and all the supplies needed for the four crafts that children will make at this venue. Two volunteers man a table and provide the instruction to children on how to make a craft. Parent supervision is required.

Bean Bag Toss/Hay Pile: Need one individual
This task involves making sure children safely play with the bean bag toss activity and making sure that the hay pile does not get spread out too far. We will have all the activities set up, just need someone to oversee this area to keep it safe.

Information needed from each volunteer:

–Name
–Mailing address (other than business address)
–Tel. #
–Email (can be work or personal)
–Task they would like to do. Please be mindful that tasks are by first come, first serve and you may be assigned to another task.

Wedding? Send your regrets!
Kids? Send them to camp!
Boss? Send her the bill!

Whatever you had planned, cancel it, because the old economy is crumbling around you and we have solutions you can’t afford to miss.

Save the date for the most innovative and inspiring business event of the year: The 2012 BALLE Business Conference, proud to be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, named “America’s Greenest City” by Fast Company magazine.

As home to nationally acclaimed BALLE network, Local First West Michigan, Grand Rapids has proven that even the forces of recession and industrial decline are no match for the economic power of a thriving community of innovative locally owned businesses. Grand Rapids has put apathy, malaise and economic decline on the ropes, and you don’t want to miss the final round.

Join more than 700 of the world’s most innovative community leaders, entrepreneurs, independent business owners, policymakers, economic development professionals, funders and investors for our 10 year anniversary in Grand Rapids, MI. Come for the cutting-edge solutions, stay for the party.

2011 BALLE Conference attendees described their time as “Fabulous! Inspiring! Dynamic! Life-changing!”  And this year is going to be even better.

The 2012 BALLE Business Conference offers you:

Presentations from over 50 of North America’s Top Local Innovators
Dozens of Main Stage Plenaries and Collaborative Interactive Sessions
Extensive peer networking
Full-day Accelerating Community Capital Workshop
Off-site parties, special events and living economy tours

Today Grand Rapids, the surrounding West Michigan region, and BALLE network Local First offer a new economic model for transforming the Rust Belt economy. It is why:

Despite the recession’s disproportionate impact on Michigan, Grand Rapids saw more than $1.4 billion invested in new downtown construction in the past seven years.
The world’s largest open art competition — Artprize — and the world’s first newly built LEED-certified art museum call Grand Rapids home.
The country’s second-most agriculturally diverse economy and the beaches, dunes and wildlife of Lake Michigan remain as protected and pure as they are.
The academic arm of the United Nations designated Grand Rapids its first “Center for Expertise and Education for Sustainable Development,” and Fast Company called Grand Rapids “America’s Greenest City.”
The city government and Local First are working together to incentivize recycling and support local business ownership.

Welcome to the economy re-imagined. Welcome to Grand Rapids. Real Prosperity Starts Here.

SAVE THE DATE
May 15-18, 2012 in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Check back often for updates!

http://www.livingeconomies.org/conference-2012

The National Gardening Association/Subaru Healthy Sprouts Awards recognize outstanding youth garden programs that teach about nutrition and the issue of hunger in the United States. Maximum award: $500 gift certificate to Gardener’s Supply; NGA’s Eat a Rainbow Kit, full of taste education and nutrition lessons. Eligibility: schools or organizations that plan to garden with children between the ages of 3 and 18. Deadline: October 1, 2011.

http://www.kidsgardening.org/grants/2011-subaru-healthy-sprouts-award

In these uncertain economic times, CDFIs of all types—banks, credit unions, loan funds, and venture funds–are enjoying unprecedented attention for the impact they have on low-income, low-wealth, and disadvantaged communities across the U.S. What makes CDFIs so effective? How do CDFIs put their mission into practice? What will it take to expand CDFI coverage into every community that needs one?

We hope you’ll join us in Minneapolis at the 2011 OFN Conference, “Impact. It’s What We Do,” to find out.

Learn how CDFIs create impact. Hear about new sectors where CDFIs are making a difference. Find out about the public policies that affect CDFIs and how you can work with OFN to promote policy change that is good for the CDFI industry. You can also see the impact CDFIs are making across the country in our Impact Photo Album, featuring more than 50 photos CDFIs submitted to show the depth and breadth of the great work they do every day.

Now in its 27th year, the Opportunity Finance Network Conference is the place to be for networking, learning, and thinking about the future of the CDFI industry. Don’t miss it!

http://www.cvent.com/events/the-2011-opportunity-finance-network-conference/event-summary-d6e0162d89954be38a82e68ae81083f5.aspx

A new brief from the Center for Public Education looks at research concerning parental involvement in public schools, finding that partnerships between parents and schools that focus on academics can significantly impact student achievement. One researcher, Joyce Epstein of Johns Hopkins University, divides successful school/parent involvement programs into six categories: parenting, in which schools help families with their parenting skills; communicating, or educating families about their child’s progress and school services; volunteering, which ranges from opportunities for parents to visit schools to recruiting and training them to work in the classroom; learning at home, in which schools share ideas to promote at-home learning through high expectations and strategies; decision-making, in which schools partner with families in organizations, advisory panels, and committees; and community collaboration, an outreach strategy in which community or business groups are involved in schools. A study by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory also found parental involvement programs that engaged families in supporting their children’s learning at home were linked to higher student achievement. However, the brief cautions that parent-involvement strategies, while important, are not a cure-all for a struggling school. The brief therefore recommends actions that school boards can take to cultivate various types of parental involvement.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/3e6h5bj

share innovations and vision in research and policy, showcasing best practices in the asset-building field.
better understand what the Great Recession has meant for poverty alleviation and wealth creation, the challenges that this presents for low-income people, and the gap in wealth between low- and high-income households.
better understand and address the impact of changes in consumer financial reform, including the criteria to qualify for debt and the impact that has on economic security.
connect diverse community leaders, and to provide skills and tools for practitioners in the asset-building field.

You can register for this conference here.

http://www.ncidacollaborative.org/conference/

SYNERGISTICS Research has recently completed a study on the underbanked segment of the population to examine their financial services usage and to identify opportunities for financial services providers to establish long-term relationships with this often overlooked market. It is estimated that 56 million U.S. consumers, or about one-fifth, do not have a bank account and are unbanked, and many more are underbanked – having only a basic checking or savings account. The report provides an in-depth analysis of survey results, background research, a concise executive summary, and a commentary providing insights into the financial services needs of the underbanked segment. Contact Steve McKinnon at 404.965.7278 or  smckinnon@src-co.com.

Underbanked consumers need minute-to-minute information about their finances, and mobile financial services are well suited to deliver it. Although these consumers often have insufficient access to financial services, their access to mobile phones is fairly widespread. This disparity suggests a large opportunity exists for financial providers to effectively serve the underbanked population using the mobile channel.

We invite you to download the White Paper here to learn more about the mobile opportunity.

You can also check out a two-page InBrief summarizing the key takeaways from the paper.

http://cfsinnovation.com/?q=node/440682/lightbox2&url=system/files/CFSI_mobile_august2011-Finalpdf.pdf

TITLE: Group Leader

REPORTS TO: Site Director/Program Coordinator

SALARY RANGE: Negotiable

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time

DATE: September 2011

SUMMARY: Implements and facilities group activities with participants in various activities developed by the Enrichment Center program.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    Associate degree in human services field plus 2 year’s experience working with children, adolescents and families in a community-based setting or High School diploma and 4 years experience working with children, adolescents and families in a community-based setting.
    Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
    Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s license

ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

•    Facilitate group activities for participants in the Beacon program under the oversight of a Program Coordinator.
•    Implement standardized lesson plans, activities, protocols and workshops in accordance to program funding requirements as well as policies and procedures developed by Nu Sigma Youth Services.
•    Complete data collection activities on a daily basis as related to program mandates
•    Attendance at weekly staff meeting with other program staff
•    Attendance at training as required by program funders and Nu Sigma Youth Services
•    Other duties as assigned.

WORKING HOURS: Schedule is determined by program design.

James M. Bradford
Director of Operations
Nu Sigma Youth Services
1207 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 851-1848
(215) 665-9886 (Fax)

Posted on: August 29, 2011

Provide operational oversight, direction, performance management and improvement, patient and access and community outreach, marketing, quality assurance, P&L accountability, and progressive leadership for all primary care health centers. Work in collaboration with the Vice President of Specialized Health Services to maximize health center opportunities. Report to the PHMC Chief Operating Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee $10 million budget for PHMC’s health centers, shelter outreach and subcontractors
Direct and lead all facets of health center operations
Monitor health center productivity and produces several reports.
Monitor health center expenditures.
Recommend changes in services and staffing as necessary to improve health center operations.
Work with the Network Clinical Consultant and the Third Party Reimbursement Manager to monitor and improve services and operations.
Supervise clinical directors, credentialing and data entry staff.
Convene monthly meetings to keep senior management informed as to the health centers’ fiscal status, staff productivity, clinical activities and broader network issues.
Convene monthly meetings with Clinical Directors to improve services and operations.
Direct marketing and community outreach including development and implementation of marketing plans
Assume full responsibility for budget, P&L, and financial corrective action
Develop and implement comprehensive health center evaluation and performance improvement plan
Assure quality service delivery and adequate infrastructure/IS support
Work in full and transparent collaboration with all PHMC support departments

SKILLS:

Demonstrated ability to lead, restructure, streamline, and standardize complex healthcare programs or departments resulting in sustained operational turnaround and profitability
Demonstrated P&L management experience and improving “bottom line” financial performance
Demonstrated ability to lead across healthcare, IS and fiscal realms
Demonstrated ability to generate spreadsheet and other reports, analyze reports and produce and manage CAP
Demonstrated ability to lead efforts to increase referrals and admissions and exceed revenue targets
Demonstrated ability to evaluate program infrastructure needs and initiate related changes in support of operational and financial objectives and targets
Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and lead performance improvement and project management initiatives and effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to empower and engage staff and improve staff morale and productivity

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years healthcare operations director experience
Two (2) years healthcare marketing director experience

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree preferred
Will consider appropriately experienced, skilled candidates pursing a Master’s degree in appropriate field, with a commitment to obtain within three (3) years of hire

SALARY:
This position is graded as a 24

Salary commensurate with PHMC’s Compensation Guidelines

Please send your resume to:

E-mail: mgtpos@phmc.org

Please be sure to visit our website at http://www.phmc.org for additional information on our company.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/pNK32xWJKj74/

Posted on: August 30, 2011

The Organization

BoMF is a nonprofit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of homeless populations by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem.

BoMF does not provide food or shelter, but instead provides a community that embraces equality, respect, discipline, teamwork and leadership. The organization consists of much more than just running: our members participate in a comprehensive program that offers connections to job training, employment and housing. Those benefits are earned by maintaining 90 percent attendance at the morning runs three days a week for our six to nine month program.

Back on My Feet has chapters in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Indianapolis and will be expanding to Atlanta in the fall of this year.

Back on My Feet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the belief that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity.

For more information on the organization, please visit:

http://www.backonmyfeet.org

The Position

Based in Philadelphia, PA, the Senior Program Analyst (SPA) will report to the Vice President of Programming. The SPA will be expected to design, build and implement reporting enhancements, including development of improved data collection from members along with data utilization to understand and address the root causes of homelessness. The SPA will actively participate in design and performance reviews of each chapter to ensure progress towards BoMF’s mission.

The SPA will be expected to examine the root causes of homelessness with innovative approaches and perspectives to create policy changes and best practices across all BoMF chapters.

The SPA will need to provide explanations and information to Program staff on difficult issues while coaching, providing feedback and acting as a resource for others with less experience to implement reporting methods.

This will be accomplished by the SPA working closely with Program Directors in each chapter and taking a hands on approach to understanding the BoMF methodology in theory and practice.

The SPA will translate reporting requirements into functional specifications and develop the conceptual, logical, and physical data processes to achieve these objectives.

Additionally, the SPA will proactively estimate time and work effort to build and stabilize systems for new projects, enhancements, and maintenance according to specifications and goals agreed to with the VP of Programming, then manage the project plan/schedule.

Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Interim Management of Program Directors

New hires in existing chapters, for the first 60 days
New hires in new chapters, for the first 90 days

Data tracking

Development of a data sharing protocol and focus on descriptive analysis of our members
Creating reports reflecting programmatic outcomes and solution oriented practices
Implementing a data tracking and reporting procedure.
Revisions to the Case Management system as needed
Monitoring the Footprints system for accuracy and tracking
Assessment of trends in information
Monitoring and evaluating the following
Financial aid usage patterns and best practices
Member performance (along agree upon metrics)
Researching outcomes vs. other comparable organizations
Attitudinal shifts of BoMF members
Orientation document revision
Focus group data collection (both in person and coordinating in each chapter)
Residential members
Non-residential members
Partners (Facilities, Job training programs and employment partners)

Chapter evaluation

Participation ratios of residents to non-residents
Administration of monthly Program staff scorecards and reviews
Attainment of Next Steps goals and objectives as determined on a monthly basis with the Vice President of Programming

Support

Technical questions from Case Management system and Footprints, revisions as necessary
Procedural questions from Program Directors related to team concerns (Financial Aid, event participation and training)
Event appropriateness

Efficacy and structural importance of program elements

Special informational session events
Alumni program evaluation
Long-term employment outcomes
Percentages of alumni remaining engaged and how that relates back to program efficacy

Health data tracking

Demonstrated results around improvements in members’ health and well-being specifically related
Coordinated efforts with local health-care agencies in each chapter

The Senior Program Analyst is directly responsible for and evaluated on the following:

Data integrity from inputting procedures
Attainment of monthly goals related to program efficacy agreed upon with the Vice President of Programming
Collecting BoMF member data and evaluating opportunities for improvement
Effective management of Program Directors where appropriate and general support of their programs and objectives
Ability to
Estimate time and work effort to build and stabilize systems for new projects, enhancements, and maintenance according to specifications
Research and resolve any implementation problems in a timely manner
Identify technical and operational hurdles associated with all phases of development of new systems and modifications of existing systems.
Effectively train, direct and evaluate the work of Program Directors while maintaining a supportive environment

BoMF staff are engaged in all components of the program and, as such, will be asked to attend/facilitate events in the mornings, evening, or weekend as need be.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 3 years of directly relevant work experience (data analysis and/or social service evaluation).
Bachelors or Master’s degree in statistics or other quantitatively oriented fields preferred
Familiarity with statistical analysis packages (SPSS or SAS) or other similar applications and proven quantitative skills
Experience working in a team environment, as well as independently and autonomously
Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, in both oral and written formats
Experience conducting root-cause analysis and creative problem solving

Personal Characteristics:

High energy, results oriented leader who can effectively manage and motivate a team
Experience conducting root-cause analysis and creative problem solving
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt quickly in a fast paced, changing environment.
Entrepreneurial, resourceful, energetic, and a self-starter.
Unquestionable integrity and highest ethical standards.
Willing and able to roll-up his/her sleeves, yet not get lost in the details

Contact:

Qualified candidates, please submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements to VP of Programming – Wylie Belasik (wylie@backonmyfeet.org). Please attach a cover letter, resume and email subject line – BoMF Senior Program Analyst position.

Applications without these specifics will not be considered.

LIFT-Philadelphia, a local community resource center, is excited to be piloting a series of workshops and information sessions this fall. Space is limited so RSVP Today!

Food and Nutrition Series (Five Weeks)
Parents, come to this five-week series to learn more about how to keep yourself and your children healthy through the upcoming cold months! Topics include: Reading food labels, shopping on a budget, sanitation, choosing a better beverage, physical activity, choosing a better breakfast and more… Participants will also get to enjoy food prepared during a cooking demonstration at each session!

Attend all five sessions to receive a certificate of completion.
Presented by Penn State Nutrition Links

Wednesday, Oct 5,
Wednesday, Oct 12,
Wednesday, Oct 19,
Wednesday, Nov 2,
Wednesday, Nov 9
10:00am-11:30am

Rock Your Resume
Start your job search on the right foot with a great resume! Get the tips you need to succeed, and bring your resume for critique. Limit 20 Participants.
Presented by LIFT-Philadelphia

Thursday, Oct 6
2:00pm-3:30pm

Dental Health Workshop and Screening
“Over 53 million hours of school are missed a year due to oral health related illness.” Learn about dental hygiene and receive FREE screenings for adults and children.
Presented by Kids Smiles

Friday, Oct 21
11:00am-12:30pm

Interview Workshop
Build your confidence and improve your skills as you practice with a mock interview and gain personalized tips from your interviewer. Resume critiques will also be available.
Please RSVP for a 30-Minute Timeslot
Presented by Drexel University Workforce Development

Monday, Nov 7
2:00pm-4:00pm

Financial Recovery
Has debt got you down? Learn how to assess your current financial situation, identify ways to increase income and decrease and prioritize expenses, develop a financial recovery plan, guard against credit repair scams, and more…
Presented by Citizens Bank

Monday, Nov 14
10:00am-12:00pm

Basics of Computer Use
Expand your opportunities by learning about the key components of a computer and how to navigate the internet. Take the first step on the path to online networking, career exploration, and education. Limit 10 Participants.
Presented by LIFT-Philadelphia

Tuesday, Nov 15
5:30pm-7:00pm

All workshops will take place at LIFT-Philadelphia’s West office at 5548 Chestnut Street, 1st Floor (Entrance on 56th Street)

Please RSVP by calling 215-474-1807 or emailing jwhetstone@liftcommunities.org

The Program Coordinator oversees the daily operations of the Adult Day Services Center by supervising and scheduling staff, oversee the therapeutic milieu, and develops and executes a rich activity program, and coordinates with nursing and social work.   The Program Coordinator must have excellent communication and team building skills.

Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Occupational Therapy or other related field.  3 years’ experience minimally required with one year of supervisory or managerial experience.  Geriatric experience preferred.
Generous time and paid benefits are offered.

The second position open at Journey’s Way is an On-Call Program Assistant.

The On-Call Program Assistant helps to implement the participant’s care plan and works with an interdisciplinary team.  The program assistant assures a therapeutic environment for frail elders by providing quality services in personal care, activities and food service.  Passion for and experience in working with older people a must.

This is a great position for current students or recent grads.

Please send qualified resumes for either position to Stephen Zales in Human Resources: szales@intercommunityaction.org

Interac is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted on: August 31, 2011

Director of Child and Family Services

PHILADELPHIA REGIONAL OFFICE

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A Master’s Degree in Social Work, or other human services discipline as per DHS contract requirement; or a Bachelor’s Degree and enrollment in a Master’s Degree program in a human service related field may be considered.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Three years of experience in working directly with children in a child related field
Must have experience in a child welfare/foster care environment
Most recent Performance Evaluation must be satisfactory
Must possess a proficient knowledge of DPW regulations
Candidate must complete a regulations quiz that will test their knowledge of DPW regulation.
Candidate must demonstrate through their actions a team player philosophy.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least four years of direct supervisory experience with children and families in either job related or volunteer experience.

JOB STATUS

Full-time Permanent

EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced professional and administrative position responsible for providing leadership, oversight and direction for administrative and financial functions. Must possess excellent written and communication skills; must have excellent interpersonal skills; must have the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with the Philadelphia Department of Human Services and community service providers

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides leadership, oversight and direction for Family Group Decision Making, General Foster Care and SWAN in Philadelphia Regional Office.
Develops and implements program policies, procedures and controls necessary to ensure best practices in child/family assessments, case management and permanency planning, etc.;
Develops and maintains effective family foster care service programs that address diverse service needs, outcomes attainment, quality service standards, and the use of technology to enhance service delivery to children and youth; birth parents; and foster parents;
Provides direct oversight and leadership in the development and implementation of agency strategies, policies, procedures, and quality and productivity performance measures;
Leads campaigns for foster parent recruitment, training, and critical case consultation/staffing.
Performs strategic planning for staff programming needs, staff recruitment, selection, and performance management activities;
Ensures compliance with mandates for foster care services of the Philadelphia Department of Human Services and Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare;
Leads quality assurance efforts including case file review and tracking performance and productivity outcomes for successful results;
Responsible for approximately 20-30 staff
Provide leadership coverage to KER staff as a backup for the Director of KER.
Serves as the senior administrative leader in the absence of the VP of Philadelphia Regional Office;
Knowledge of PBC (performance-based contracting) is required.
Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Registered and insured vehicle
Certificate of Insurance of vehicle
Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
Current Act 33 and 34 Clearances
Available to work flexible schedule
Work on-call hours

http://www.asecondchance-kinship.com

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/FKPNPCTTSz5P/

For example, your organization could nominate:

L&I Violations, which would allow programmers to map recent violations
School Testing Scores and Graduation Rates
Recreation Dept’s activity list, which could be sorted by neighborhood

April marked the launch of OpenDataPhilly.org, a catalog of open data sets, applications and APIs available from the City and other organizations in the region. Since the launch of OpenDataPhilly, Azavea has continued to add new data sets and applications. Since the project is not actually a municipal software effort, we have some leeway to apply pressure on the City to release additional data sets.

To this end, we are going to run a contest that we are calling the Open Data Race. The primary purpose of the contest is to encourage citizens and advocates to get involved in the process of open government and cultivating government transparency through the release of data. The contest will give cash prizes to three non-profit organizations that have nominated a data set for release by the City.

There will be several phases to the contest:

Phase 1: Nomination – now through the end of September – non-profit organizations nominate data sets
Phase 2: Voting – during October – the general public will be invited to vote for data sets (and the organization that nominated them) – at the conclusion of the contest, cash prizes will be given to the top three vote-winners
Phase 3: Lobby for Release – November to December – TechnicallyPhilly and others will work to promote the release of the data sets that win the voting in Phase 2.
Phase 4: Hack the Data – January to February – Azavea will work with partners to organize ‘Hack-a-thons’ that will invite programmers in the region to build applications that use the data released in Phase 3.

Nominate data at http://www.opendataphilly.org/contest/add/
Read the contest rules at http://www.opendataphilly.org/contest/rules/

At the 1199C National Union of Hospital & Health Care Employees, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Training and Upgrading Fund, Breslin Learning Center, 100 S. Broad Street, 10th Floor Auditorium

7:00pm: The David Harvey animated lecture The Crises of Capitalism (11 minutes)
Mr. Harvey, a scholar who heads CUNY’s Center for Place, Culture & Politics, describes not just the failures that caused the ongoing fiasco, but the failure of how we’ve explained it. This is really terrific, you have to see it.

7:15pm: Panel Discussion with John Dodds and Max Rameau
John Dodds is Director of the Philadelphia Unemployment Project, a non-profit membership organization that has been involved in efforts to prevent mortgage foreclosures since the early 1980s.

Max Rameau is an organizer of Take Back the Land, an American organization based in Miami, Florida devoted to blocking evictions, and rehousing homeless people in foreclosed houses. Take Back the Land was formed in October 2006 to build the Umoja Village Shantytown on a plot of unoccupied land to protest gentrification and a lack of low-income housing in Miami. Take Back the Land volunteers break into the houses, clean, paint and make repairs, change the locks, and help move the homeless families in. They provide supplies and furniture and help residents turn on electricity and water.

Though the occupations are of contested legality, as of December 2008 local police officers were not intervening, judging it to be the responsibility of house owners to protect their property or request assistance.

For more information about the rest of the series go to http://www.moonstoneartscenter.org/classwarfare/

Posted on: August 31, 2011

NOTE: This postion is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Applicants must be available to interview at our Administrative Offices, no travel reimbursements are available.

The Program Coordinator will devote 100% of his/her time to overseeing the day-to-day operation of the program, employing a harm-reduction approach to work with residents. The Program Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of program operation including: staffing, budget control/monitoring, and coordinating physical plant maintenance.

Supervision of Staff:

Work with Human Resources in the interviewing and hiring process.
Oversee on-site orientation.
Meet weekly with supervisees to offer appropriate supervision and on-going staff development.
Conduct performance evaluation.
Provide adequate scheduling for the program and arrange for substitute coverage as necessary.
Review timecards for accuracy and submit to Human Resources in a timely fashion.
Hold regular meetings to promote communication and team-building while addressing resident needs and house safety.
Oversee use of program log book, including personal daily entries.

Residential Program:

Adhere to Bethesda Project admissions process, including reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and maintaining a current waiting list to ensure program functions at capacity.
Actively communicate with other Bethesda Project entry-level programs to prioritize internal waiting list candidates.
Utilize CARES.net to maintain current records for program residents, including the creation and termination of episodes, rent statements, volunteer coordination, and activity tracking of the admissions process.
Conduct regular meetings of the residents to encourage their participation in the life of the community and to offer them a forum for their opinions.
Work with internal and external case managers to ensure residents receive highest level of care and advocacy at all times.
Welcome and host visitors, including volunteers.
Plan daily menus, coordinate food acquisition (through OESS, Philabundance, and grocers), and manage safe food preparation.
Maintain inventory and submit order for necessary operating and office supplies.

Physical Plant:

Ensure the overall safety of residents and staff.
Report maintenance needs and repair requests to Physical Plant Manager.
Perform fire drills as required by facility schedule.
Monitor compliance of all L&I regulations regarding the safety and cleanliness of the building.
Conduct regular inspections to maintain a clean and safe environment.

Financial Operations:

Adhere to program budget, reviewing monthly ledger statements with Director of Entry-Level Programs.
Collect monthly living contribution payments and submit timely bank deposits.
Maintain current petty cash records and submit credit card receipts on a monthly basis.

Record Keeping and Reporting:

Document all emergencies, injuries, in-house infractions, etc. using appropriate communication channels.
Submit monthly program report and rent roll report to Director of Entry-Level Programs and Business Manager, respectively.
Manage current files for all residents, working collaboratively with the Case Manager.
Record any in-kind donations on appropriate forms and submit to Development Department.
Attend monthly team leadership meetings.
Participate in monthly individual supervision with Director of Entry-Level Programs.
Provide on-call availability to staff outside of regular business hours, in the event of an emergency.

Miscellaneous:

Attend monthly team leadership meetings.
Participate in monthly individual supervision with Director of Entry-Level Programs.
Provide on-call availability to staff outside of regular business hours, in the event of an emergency.

Bethesda Project reserves the right to revise duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

In addition to the above, all staff persons are responsible for the following:

Commitment to uphold Bethesda Project’s mission.
Establishing respectful relationships with prospective and current residents.
Maintaining a solid base of knowledge required to do their job, especially where training has been provided.
Familiarity with Bethesda Project’s personnel handbook.
Observing the confidentiality, privacy, and dignity of each resident and staff person.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to climb stairs.

If you are interested in applying for any of the above positions, please include the job title in the subject line and email to: employment@bethesdaproject.org. Please format attachments as Word or PDF files.

If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process and you require assistance, please contact us at the following number: 215-985-1600. These contact channels are reserved for use by individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations in order to submit an expression of interest in a position with Bethesda Project. Information received through these channels will be forwarded to resources that will provide appropriate assistance, so that disabled applicants are able to participate in the application process

PLEASE NOTE: Effective January 1, 2011: All applicants to Bethesda Project must: demonstrate the ability and understanding to use a Windows-based computer, use a mouse and keyboard and have the ability to navigate web pages. In addition, applicants must possess an active personal email address. Further, applicants will undergo a Criminal History Report, reference and background checks and pre-employment testing (drug screen and/or physical examination).

We regret that we are unable to personally acknowledge receipt of employment inquiries due to the large number of submissions that we receive. No phone calls, please.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/M6NZ87hJm7SP/

Concerts, parades, festivals, and other public events entertain Philadelphians and attract visitors to the city throughout the year. Large crowds create a festive atmosphere, but they also produce a lot of waste in a small space. MOS is partnering with a variety of events to help them go green and send less waste to landfills.

Join Waste Watchers today at http://www.servePhiladelphia.com to help event-goers sort their recycling, compost, and trash into the right containers, keep the streets of Philadelphia clean and welcoming, and reduce the amount of garbage thrown away.

Posted on: August 31, 2011

Episcopal Community Services (ECS), a Philadelphia non-profit social services agency with an annual budget of $9 million, located in Society Hill, is seeking a highly skilled and seasoned development professional to fill its opening for Associate Director of Development for Individual Giving. The Associate Director will report to the Director of Development and Communications and will direct overall planning and execution of the agency’s annual giving program and the implementation of an aggressive but achievable strategy to increase and diversify individual giving. Department responsibilities include annual giving, donor cultivation, management of a portfolio of major donor prospects, staff supervision, and management of all donor-related events.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree. Minimum 3 years successful fundraising in a non-profit setting. Supervisory experience. Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Computer proficiency is required. Knowledge of fundraising software is highly desired. Familiarity with Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Pennsylvania is preferable.

We offer a very competitive salary and benefits package. For consideration, submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to ECS, Attention: HR/ADI, 225 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106; FAX 215.351.0294; e-mail hr@ecs1870.org. EOE

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/Ts7NcBPdpx74/

A major challenge for cancer patients is finding ways to get back and forth to all their appointments, and it certainly can be a lonely road to travel. Road to Recovery has been finding rides for patients for over 20 years with hundreds of people around the Southeast Pennsylvania Region who are dedicated as volunteer drivers.

The American Cancer Society is currently seeking volunteer drivers for the Philadelphia area. With a flexible schedule, Road to Recovery is an excellent way to make a difference in someone’s life, and to help a cancer patient who may be struggling. Even if you can provide one ride per week you can make a difference.  Drivers with their own cars are needed during the daytime hours Monday through Friday. Mileage reimbursement may be provided.

For more information, go here.

http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/SupportProgramsServices/Programs/road-to-recovery