Kensington Health Sciences Academy Site Coordinator, Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Posted by Congreso de Latinos Unidos on June 13, 2016

Position Announcement
Kensington Health Sciences Academy Site Coordinator

Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc., a dynamic nonprofit, is currently seeking a full-time Kensington Health Sciences Academy Site Coordinator to work within its Education and Workforce division. The Kensington Health Sciences Academy Site Coordinator is responsible for the administration, coordination and supervision of group facilitators, safety monitor and sub-contractors. The Site Coordinator will assist the High School Manager in the development and oversight of the After School and Summer Programs at the school and relationship development and management with school staff and administration. In addition, the Site Coordinator will link the program with community resources and is responsible for client recruitment.

About Congreso
Congreso is a multi-service nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen Latino communities through social, economic, education, and health services; leadership development and advocacy. Founded in Philadelphia in 1977, Congreso has grown into a national thought leader on nonprofit performance management with an expert focus on the Latino community. Congreso is anchored by its innovative Primary Client Model (PCM™), and provides direct services to residents of the Philadelphia region while providing consult to other nonprofits and government systems nationally.

Essential Functions
1. Ensures overall program progress in the achievement of service objectives, and directs appropriate actions, or implements changes in the afterschool program to ensure the compliance of contractual obligations and accomplishment of program goals.
2. Provides direct supervision, support and training to all site personnel (part-time, volunteers, interns, sub-contractors and youth).
3. Coordinates weekly supportive staff meetings and daily debriefings to discuss concerns, program development, staff relations, and personal challenges.
4. Maintain weekly check in’s with school staff to receive referrals and promote afterschool program.
5. Attend and participate in school meetings as needed to promote afterschool program.
6. Establishes performance standards for all personnel to assure that contractual service objectives are attained and that performance goals are met.
7. Is responsible for hiring and management of HR related processes with the support of the High School Manager.
8. Maintains and inventories equipment and supplies.
9. Serves as a liaison between school staff and Congreso staff regarding use and maintenance of building, custodian and teacher relations, and administrative support.
10. Participates in the formulation of program goals and objectives and administers program to meet such goals.
11. Maintains accurate attendance records and completes data entry forms according to the 21st Contract.
12. Forms and maintains positive and supportive relationships with participants’ parents through monthly parent contact.
13. Assists in the preparation of program concepts, curriculum and proposals for continuation of grants, and new funding opportunities.
14. Makes relevant client referrals to internal Congreso programs and/or external resources
15. Participates in the coordination, planning, and implementation of the annual Lights, Congreso Action! event and other related events.
16. Ability to provide services to clients and staff that reflects Primary Client Model™ service delivery approaches that are Client-Centered, Data-Informed, and Culturally-Appreciative.
17. Attend and participate in continuing education related to Primary Client Model™ which include active participation in quality circles and the maintenance of work according to the data established requirements.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, and Licensure

 Minimum Associates Degree
 Professional supervisory experience required.
 Experience providing direct services to youth, the community or related experience.
 Experience working with at-risk youth.
 Knowledge of the Puerto Rican/Latino and North Philadelphia community and its dynamics.
 Bilingual/Bicultural (English/ Spanish) preferred.
 Excellent writing and computer skills preferred.

Minimum Experience:
 1-2 years of experience in providing direct service to youth.
 Knowledge of the Puerto Rican, Latino, and African American community and the resources available.
 Knowledge of the Philadelphia School System and curriculum standards.
 Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Minimum Education:
 Associates Degree. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

A Career with Congreso: Your talent and passion + our mission = outcomes

Come grow our reputation. Employees come to Congreso because they hear the positive things our clients, employees, and supporters say about us. Congreso has served the neighborhoods of eastern North Philadelphia since 1977. We have built our reputation on trust and high-quality human service delivery. And now our expertise in client-centered, outcomes-informed service delivery is extending our reputation beyond local borders to regional and national renown.

Come serve the community. Employees come to Congreso because of their passion to work directly with members of a vibrant and diverse community towards greater self-sufficiency. We have grassroots in Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican community and a commitment to strengthen all who live in the communities we serve. Our campus is located in the heart of the Eastern North Philadelphia neighborhoods we serve and includes a charter school that houses college courses at night.

Come celebrate culture. Employees come to Congreso because of the diversity of our employees, clients, and community we serve. We seek to serve all clients through practices that show inclusion, empathy and understanding regardless of cultural identities.

Come be part of our “familia.” Employees come to Congreso for a working culture that reflects our family-centered service approach and our commitment to balance work and family. Our “mi casa es su casa” welcome extends to employees and all who seek services from us. Our employees value the feeling of being “like family” and the close and supportive relationships they have with co-workers.

Come grow professionally. Employees come to Congreso to gain experience, learn new skills, and grow professionally. Our Primary Client Model™ provides employees with continuous education and professional development in client-centered, data-informed, and culturally appreciative service delivery. We recognize supervisors as leaders and an essential link between retention and service quality. All supervisors engage in regular professional development and organizational strategy conversations with Congreso’s President/CEO. Congreso has a reputation for leadership development, with many former employees now in leadership positions at the local, regional and national level.

To Apply
For more information and to apply to this position please go to here.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=congresodl&jobId=22530&lang=en_US&source=CC3

EEOC
Congreso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Congreso is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at Congreso are made without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability or military/veteran status, or any other protected class as set forth under applicable State, Local and Federal Civil Rights Laws.