Program Quality Assessor, Phila. Youth Network

Posted by Philadelphia Youth Network on April 26, 2022

The Program Quality Assessor will implement the WorkReady Summer 2022 observation and reporting strategy. The Program Quality Assessor will observe and assess programs using the Weikart Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA), an evidence-based assessment tool that focuses on four key areas of positive youth development: safe environment, supportive environment, peer interaction, and youth engagement.

This position is grant-funded from June – September 2022.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Review WRS22 programs to understand basic program information, location and contacts. With support from the Lead Program Quality Assessor, develop a timeline and plan for observation and evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with coaches to establish clear and effective communication with providers. Initial communication will center around providing the purpose of the Weikart Assessment and scheduling/logistics. Ongoing communication will focus on implementation and follow-up to the assessment.
• Conduct four assessments per week of WRS22. This includes preparation, travel and assessment time.
• Enter scores and anecdotal information into scores reporter to generate reports. Share reports with providers.
• Store Scores Reporter information with fidelity to protocol.
• Compile individual and aggregate reports for WRS22 using Scores Reporter.
• Offer and conduct follow-up and debrief sessions.

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