Position: Support Services Coordinator
Reports To: Deputy Director, Director of Programs
Type: Full-Time
Position Summary:  The Support Services Coordinator (Coordinator) is a position within Girls Inc.’s Out-of-School Time (OST) program with a focus on increasing student accessibility at a school-based OST site. The Coordinator will work with program staff to complete and support Student Accommodation plans. This includes connecting students and their families to the relevant supports such as connections to health resources (mental, behavior or physical), immunizations, parenting classes, benefits access, food resources, transportation, clothing, etc. This position will also provide support ensuring student participants have the accessibility support they need to participate in summer OST programs.

To Apply, please send cover letter and resume in PDF format to: Natasha Johnson, Deputy Director njohnson@girlsincpa-nj.org – The subject line of the email should include your full name and “Girls Inc. Support Services Coordinator Application”. Applications will be reviewed and processed in the order received until the position is filled.

Organization Description: Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Our comprehensive approach to whole girl development equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. Girls Inc. responds to the changing needs of girls through research-based programs and public education efforts that empower girls to understand, value, and assert their rights. The Girls Inc. national network serves over 140,000 girls through 78 affiliates. Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey (Girls Inc.) is the local affiliate serving 2,000 girls in the Greater Philadelphia region.

Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Complete Girls Inc. and School District of Philadelphia’s approved training on accessible and inclusive program development.
• Collaborate with the Site Director to create an inclusive environment in the Out-of-School Time (OST) Program.
• Assist the Site Director in creating training plans for staff on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Behavior Management, and Differentiated Learning.
• Conduct student needs assessments during registration or referrals from the Site Director or parents/caregivers.
• Lead the development of individualized plans with the Site Director, parents/caregivers, and other stakeholders to enhance student engagement.
• Monitor the implementation of support plans and provide monthly written reports.
• Identify and coordinate program-level support, including staff training, technical assistance, and assistive technologies to promote student success.
• Assist families with registration for external services.
• Support family engagement and outreach initiatives led by site directors.
• Develop and maintain a resource directory for students and families.
• Advocate for families with English as a second language to facilitate program engagement and translation support.
• Build relationships with school administrators and teaching staff by spending time on-site to foster collaboration.
• Create and implement procedures for tracking program documentation, including logs, attendance, records, and surveys for evaluation and reporting purposes.
• Collect, enter, and monitor resources and outcomes related to student progress.

Additional Responsibilities

• Fosters relationships with school/site administrators and teaching staff to enhance and develop a collaborative work plan.
• Supports the planning and coordination of special projects, events, presentations, and outings.
• Attends events that support the organization’s mission.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in in early intervention, early childhood special education, social work, early childhood education, child development, special education, family counseling, family studies, social welfare, psychology, or other comparable social sciences.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of students in a diverse community.
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must submit up-to-date clearances (FBI criminal, Child Abuse History Verification, State criminal and National Sex Offender Registry Verification)

Required Certifications and Clearances

• BA/BS in Social Work or a closely related field (e.g. social services, sociology, psychology, theology, education, criminal justice, human services, and public administration)
• Pediatric CPR/ First Aid/ AED Certification
• PA Child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, PA State Criminal, and National Sex Offender verification

To Apply, please send cover letter and resume in PDF format to: Natasha Johnson, Deputy Director njohnson@girlsincpa-nj.org – The subject line of the email should include your full name and “Girls Inc. Support Services Coordinator Application”. Applications will be reviewed and processed in the order received until the position is filled.

Location: Hybrid work schedule. Must be able to report to program site daily. Must be able to commute to Girls Inc. at the Bok Building (South Philadelphia) and other school-based locations as required (Camden, NJ).
Compensation: The pay rate for this position is $45,000-$48,000