We are seeking a highly self-motivated individual who can also function effectively in a team environment to serve as a Program Coordinator for the Foster Grandparent Program. You will have an opportunity to use communication and facilitation skills to assist in training older adults and interacting with community members.

You will recruit older adults to serve as tutors and mentors to children in school settings. We are looking for people who can balance logistical duties with relationship building and community activities such as meeting with school personnel,health fairs and recruitment activities . If you have managed to find a balance between being empathetic with people of all backgrounds and pairing that empathy with effective decisions that achieve positive outcomes, you will fit well on our team.

Program Coordinator, Eagleville, PA

The Foster Grandparent Program, Program Coordinator, is a full-time position responsible for recruiting, training and managing a volunteer program for low-income senior who serve as tutors and mentors to children in school settings. This program provides an opportunity for the volunteer to remain active and earn a tax-free stipend while assisting children increase academic success and school readiness. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. This position is primarily daytime hours. A valid driver’s license/insured vehicle, strong computer proficiency and confidence in public speaking are required. Criminal background check, child abuse and FBI fingerprints will be conducted on selected candidate. Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and cover letter to Tricia Reedy Jones at treedyjones@fsmontco.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
To provide clients who have HIV/AIDS with links to services that will improve their compliance with medical regimens and treatment adherence.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Provide a full range of Case Management services to clients assigned to caseload. Function as a part of the Direct Services team to ensure that high quality services are provided to clients.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Area I
• Provide case management and advocacy by carrying a caseload of persons symptomatic with HIV disease
• Complete Intake in accordance with Uniform Access procedure
• Available for home, hospital, clinic, and office visits as appropriate
• Perform face to face needs assessments with clients, obtaining medical, demographic, and consent information.
• Assemble care plans together with client and other members of support team while ensuring confidentiality
• Counseling clients on risk reduction interventions through HIV prevention education
• Assist clients in negotiating social services arranging and ensuring linkage with other systems
• Provide information and referral, including follow-up and monitoring of related activities, and reassessment as needed
• Consult with care providers in discharge planning and home care plans.

Area II
• Participation in continuing education program through the Case Management Coordination Project
• Maintaining accurate client files for continuous quality management reviews by Case Management Supervisor and Funders as needed
• Working in collaboration with the Housing Coordinator to ensure safe housing and services associated with permanent housing
• Working with Mental Health Facilitator to recruit their clients for the Healthy Relationships intervention

CORE COMPETENCIES
The Medical Case Manager should possess a set of behavioral and interpersonal skills that, when paired with the functional/technical requirements of the position, will allow for maximum success and goal achievement. FSMC Senior Managers, Managers, and Individual Contributors have determined that the following competencies are on the top of the list for individuals in this position.
• Technical: Acquires and maintains an in-depth knowledge in his/her field or area of focus; uses his/her expertise and specialized knowledge to study issues in depth and draw conclusions.
• Communication: States clearly what he/she wants and expects from others; clearly expresses thoughts and ideas; maintains a precise and constant flow of information.
• Tactical: Emphasizes the production of immediate results by focusing on short-range, hands-on practical strategies. Is involved in day-to-day activities; Is flexible and capable of adapting.
• Production: Adopts a strong orientation toward achievement; holds high expectations for self and others; pushes self and others to achieve at high levels.
• Cooperation: Accommodates the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on his/her own objectives in order to assist colleagues with theirs.
• Empathy: Demonstrates an active concern for people and their needs by forming close and supportive relationships with others. Spends time getting to know people and understanding their feelings
• Persuasive: Builds commitment by convincing others and winning them over to his/her point of view.
• Production: Adopting a strong orientation toward achievement; holding high expectations for yourself and others; pushing yourself and others to achieve at high levels.

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Family Services’ Project HEARTH (Helping Elderly Adults Remain in Their Homes) is in need of dedicated volunteers to work with seniors living in the greater North Penn area.

Volunteers must enjoy working with seniors and are asked to provide compassion, companionship as well as handyman chore services, help with minor home repairs and provide transportation services as needed. Individual and group volunteer opportunities are available during the day, evening and on weekends. Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license and insurance.

For more information email Shirley Petko at spetko@fsmontco.org or call 215-368-0985 Ext 402.

Family Services is offering a practical and entertaining parent training program, Love & Logic: Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun!, designed for parents with children ages 0–6.

The program will be held on six consecutive Wednesday mornings beginning October 1st. Each session will run from 10-11:30am at Grace Lutheran Church, 660 North Charlotte Street, Pottstown. The program is free, and free childcare is available. Pre-registration is required. Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 24.

The Love and Logic approach to raising children places parents in control and teaches kids to be respectful and responsible, and prepares them for the real world of challenges. Parents of toddlers and pre-schoolers through teens have found this parenting strategy to be remarkably rewarding and easy to implement. Love and Logic is a common sense approach that helps to resolve annoying behaviors, as well as serious behavioral problems in children.

For more information or to register, call Bethany Egolf at 610-326-1610 ext. 333 or email her at begolf@fsmontco.org.