Part-Time Program Specialist-AIC

Temple University's North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative is searching for a Part-Time Program Specialist-Achieving Independence Center(AIC)!

Hourly Rate: $20

Position Summary
The Program Assistant provides support to educational programming at the Achieving Independence Center (AIC). The individual will assist with outreach to AIC members aged 14 to 23 years to engage them with AIC Education Services and the College Enrichment Program. This individual will be responsible for facilitating workshops for participants on post-secondary planning, post-secondary options and support, as well as the financial aid process and opportunities, as part of the AIC Tier System.

This individual will assist with youth engagement with AIC Education Services and College Enrichment Program through recruitment events/tablings, outreach to AIC members, and communication with internal and external staff. This individual will also be expected to provide direct services to AIC and College Enrichment Program participants to determine educational needs and support services.

Job Details

• This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting. Cash Handling and Personally Identifiable Information background Check.
• Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
• This is a Grant funded position.

Required Education and Experience

• At least Two (2) years of experience working with youth and young adults aging out of foster care.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in social work or related field.
• Previous experience coordinating and facilitating small group workshops.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Must be available Monday through Thursday from 2pm to 6pm; flexibility for Friday schedule between 9am and 5pm.
• Experience coordinating and facilitating small group workshops.
• Effective communication skills both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google, program database system)
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with diverse staff and youth.
• Ability to critically think, identify challenges, develop solutions, and adapt to new processes.
• Time Management: punctual arriving to work and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated organizational, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with Philadelphia social services and child welfare system.

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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