Philadelphia Corporation for Aging • Philadelphia, PA 19019
Job #2713191671
Description:
Company name: Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
Title of position: Community Relations Outreach Coordinator
Position type:Full Time
Pay range: $44,423.40 - $51,425.64 varies with experience.
Location: 642 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
THE ORGANIZATION
A private nonprofit organization founded in 1973, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is a large agency that is part of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) nationwide network. Founded as a result of the federal Older Americans Act, the AAAs are mandated to facilitate the area-wide development and implementation of a comprehensive, coordinated system for providing long-term care in home and community-based settings, in a manner responsive to the needs and preferences of older individuals and their family caregivers. PCA carries out this mission through advocacy, stewardship of public funding, planning, development and administration of programs, and service coordination.
The mission of PCA is to improve the quality of life for older Philadelphians and those with disabilities and assist them in achieving the greatest possible levels of health, independence, and productivity.
Benefits:
Requirements:
Description of Role: Under the supervision of the PCA Community Relations Manager, the Community Relations Outreach Coordinator is responsible for increasing access to the aging system for ethnically diverse elders and their caregivers. The first objective is to strengthen relationships between PCA and health care providers, other service providers, community groups, older adults, and their caregivers. The Coordinator will link ethnically diverse communities to PCA and other aging programs, benefits, and entitlements. The Coordinator will facilitate social service delivery to the target populations by providing information and referral, advocacy, training, and technical assistance. The second objective is to provide outreach, assistance, support, and collaboration with leaders of various ethnically diverse communities for the purpose of increasing access to resources and services for this population.
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant area (Social Work, Gerontology, or related Social Science) or equivalent education and experience. At least three years of experience working in community outreach, preferably with the aging and ethnically diverse communities. Working knowledge of aging services preferred.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Requirements:
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All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Compensation details: 44423.4-51425.64 Yearly Salary
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