IPS Activity Coordinator

IPS Activity Coordinator

Xiente | Philadelphia, PA
Full-Time | Youth & Family Services
Pay: $20.00 per hour ($41,600 annually)

Make a Difference in the Lives of Philadelphia Youth

Are you energetic, creative, and passionate about helping young people succeed?

Xiente is seeking an IPS Activity Coordinator to join our Youth & Family Services team in Philadelphia. This position works directly with youth ages 10–18 enrolled in our Intensive Prevention Services (IPS) program.

The IPS Activity Coordinator will plan and lead engaging activities that promote positive youth development, social-emotional learning, life skills, teamwork, and healthy relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with youth and wants to make a meaningful impact in the community.

What You'll Do

As the IPS Activity Coordinator, you will:

• Plan and facilitate structured, engaging activities for youth ages 10–18.
• Develop a calendar of recreational, educational, and skill-building activities.
• Create age-appropriate and trauma-informed programming.
• Lead individual and group activities in a safe and supportive environment.
• Encourage youth participation and promote positive peer relationships.
• Build trusting and professional relationships with participating youth.
• Collaborate with IPS Case Managers, counselors, and program leadership.
• Communicate with families and encourage involvement in youth development.
• Maintain attendance records, activity logs, progress notes, and other required documentation.
• Track participation and engagement to support program improvement.
• Assist with crisis prevention and de-escalation using trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
• Coordinate with community organizations, recreation centers, cultural institutions, and other service providers.
• Help organize special events, guest speakers, community activities, and occasional off-site trips.
• Maintain a safe, organized, welcoming, and youth-friendly program environment.

QualificationsEducation & Experience

• Associate Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Human Services, or a related field, OR equivalent experience working directly with youth in community-based or prevention programs.
• Previous experience facilitating youth activities, groups, workshops, recreational programs, or similar programming.
• Experience working with at-risk youth, families, or community organizations.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• A genuine passion for working with young people.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to connect and build rapport with youth while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Creativity and enthusiasm when developing youth activities.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Reliability, flexibility, and consistency.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, community-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Philadelphia neighborhoods and youth service systems.
• Experience with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), restorative practices, or trauma-informed care.
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to assist with off-site activities, when applicable.

Compensation

$20.00 per hour
Approximately $41,600 annually

Join Xiente

If you're looking for more than just a job and want an opportunity to mentor, engage, and empower young people, we encourage you to apply.

Bring your creativity, energy, and passion for youth development to Xiente's Youth & Family Services team and help create positive experiences for Philadelphia youth.

Apply today to become our next IPS Activity Coordinator!

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person