GPCA Overview
Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance (GPCA) is a deeply-embedded neighborhood-based nonprofit agency serving nearly 8,000 children, youth, adults, and families in the Point Breeze section of South Philadelphia. GPCA is a multi-purpose social service agency emphasizing education and skill-building while providing early childhood education as an integral function of its mission to serve Point Breeze’s low-income community. GPCA has been providing a comprehensive array of services to children and adults in the Point Breeze neighborhood of South Philadelphia for over a century. Services include:
For young children: Early childhood education
For school-age youth: Out-of-school time programming (after school and summer camp); and case management for at risk youth
For adults: Employment training, parenting education, energy assistance programs, housing counseling programs, and financial literacy; and
For the community at large: Affordable housing and community economic development
GPCA has been a leader in early childhood education for 42 years. GPCA's childcare centers are nationally recognized and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC sets the standard for quality early education with rigorous requirements and regulations regarding programming, staffing, and family and community involvement. GPCA's centers have also obtained a Keystone STAR 4 rating. The Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s program to improve the quality of early learning. It is a voluntary program that recognizes Department of Public Welfare (DPW) regulated child care providers who exceed state health and safety certification requirements. The Keystone STARS is a nationally recognized quality rating system beginning at STAR One, then progressing up through Two, Three, and Four.
Position Overview:
Intensive Prevention Services is a prevention-oriented service, one in a continuum, supported by the Philadelphia Department of Human Services. The purpose is to promote pro-social behavior for at-risk youth by providing a comprehensive set of services. The IPS Case Manager will be part of a team serving up to 19 youth at any time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide support and case management services to families and individuals.
- Maintain a caseload of 19 youth and families.
- Conduct home visits on a bi-weekly basis.
- Conduct regular school visits as well as collateral agency visits as needed.
- Develop and monitor academic, mentoring plan in conjunction with input from youth, school faculty, and others.
- Complete a minimum of 20 hours of training.
- Collaborate with other service providers.
- Facilitate youth involvement in enrichment activities provided by the agency or other community providers.
- Accompany youth and/or families to appointments as needed.
- Maintained thorough case files, including data entry, case notes, and all required documentation.
- Attend all required staff and program meetings including supervisory sessions.
- Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.
Salary: $45,000
Computer Skills: Solid knowledge of MS Office, including WORD, EXCEL, and PowerPoint. The ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and with other service providers is essential. This position also requires a solid, self-directed individual who can excel both independently and as a team player in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. Possess a high degree of self-reliance, initiative, and creativity. Candidate must be able to complete tasks according to accepted levels of quality. Must have demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Case management: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person