Training and Job Opportunities as a Clinic Aide in Partnership with CHOP – Apr 9

Posted by West Philadelphia Skills Initiative on April 9, 2024

Who should apply?

Customer service professionals with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. Clinic Aides will receive the supervised training, experience, and support to register for the Medical Assistant Certification exam without enrolling in a certification training program, so the desire to grow professionally at CHOP is a must!

Commitment to the following full training schedule is a must:

• In-person sessions Monday through Friday 4/29/2024 – 5/17/2024 from 9am to 12pm
• Additional one-on-one and small group virtual meetings several times a week between 1pm and 3pm
• Approximately 2 hours of daily reading and reflection exercises
• One self-scheduled 30-minute Career Coaching session per week on Zoom

What is WPSI?

The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) designs and runs programs which connect you to the tools and supports needed to build a career that is meaningful to you.

In this program, we offer:

• Cutting-edge job connection strategies resulting in 93% of WPSI graduates finding employment
• A $150 weekly stipend while in training at WPSI
• The opportunity to interview for open, full-time Clinic Aide positions at CHOP’s West Philadelphia campus starting at $17.00/hour

Eligibility requirements:

• Be a resident of Philadelphia
• Commit to the full training schedule
• Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalency
• Be unemployed
• Be tobacco-free
• Provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination by April 18th, 2024 by 5pm

Watch a virtual information session here.

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 at 5pm.

Informational flyer.

Apply here.