Program Assistant - Intensive Prevention Services

CORA Services is a dynamic and growing not for profit organization in Philadelphia. For more than 50 years, CORA has served children and families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges that impact their development and productivity. Our mission is to empower children, young people and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service.

CORA’s Clinical Services Division is currently seeking a Part-time Intensive Prevention Services (IPS) Program Assistant to join their team!

The IPS Program Assistant will transport children and youth to programming, assist with IPS program delivery, and assist in planning and organization of violence prevention programming in the IPS PAVE program.

This Part-time position is between 15-18 hours per week.

Two schedules to choose from:

Option 1: Mondays - Wednesdays from 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Option 2: Mon. & Wed. from 2:30 - 7:30 PM and Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:00 - 4:30 PM

Earlier hours from 12:30 - 6:00 PM offered for the Summer and can be discussed with the Supervisor

Pay rate for this position is $17.30/hr.

All CORA team members are expected to uphold the mission, vision and values of CORA Services which includes valuing all individuals and supporting each individual’s potential for growth.

In addition, as an IPS Program Assistant your duties will include:

•Transport children and youth between school or home and CORA Services offices in Northeast Philadelphia for after-school programming. 

•Assist IPS Counselors/Case Manager in program activities

•Research and plan anti-violence and trauma related workshops, contractors, trips, and activities for the IPS PAVE program

•Plan and participate in anti-violence related community events

•Research and coordinate anti-violence related trainings for IPS team

•Order and track inventory of IPS program food and supplies

•Mentor IPS youth

•Maintain open communication with IPS program staff

•Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Program Administrator

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

•High School Diploma (or equivalent)

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Current, valid PA driver license and clean driving record required to transport youth in the CORA van
•Must be dependable
•Experience with at-risk youth, preferred
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, clients, visitors, and personnel from other agencies and related centers
•Flexibility in work hours, preferred

CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.