Program Coordinator

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Office of Community Wellness and Recovery (OCWR) leads Mayor Parker’s initiative to address

the twin problems of homelessness and opioid crisis and provides leadership in developing,

planning, and organizing programs focused on wellness and recovery. The initiative involves a

$100M capital funding infusion (FY25 capital budget year) to spur development of a wellness

campus to provide continued housing and supports for individuals working on recovery and

sobriety.

Job Description

The Program Coordinator will oversee and manage onsite, daily implementation of campus

programming at Riverview Wellness Village. Reporting to the Deputy Director of OCWR, the Program

Coordinator will collaborate closely with OCWR leadership, consultants, as well as onsite teams,

leaders and subject matter experts from partnering agencies to identify, source and implement

supplemental and core services at Riverview Wellness Village. The role involves program planning and

design, resource identification and navigation, consistent communication with multiple stakeholders, and

a commitment to excellence in program execution. The Program Coordinator will be the on-the-ground

contact for program scheduling, logistics, and tracking.

Essential Functions

· In collaboration with key stakeholders and community organizations/partners, create and

manage a comprehensive strategy for supplemental and core programming and service

delivery for the Riverview Wellness Village community.

· Project manage the sourcing, program planning, and implementation of key supplemental

services including, but not limited to, workforce development, education, recreation, and

other wellness activities.

· Plan and facilitate community-building activities, meetings, and peer-led groups aligned with

the strategic vision of the Office of Community Wellness and Recovery.

· Foster partnerships with local organizations and agencies to enhance and expand community

wellness and recovery services.

· Develop, clarify and manage the scope, scheduling and communications of all campus

programming initiatives in addition to supporting with tracking agency deliverables and

program targeted outcomes.

· Administrative coordination of onsite provider agency meeting.

· Ensure project requirements are achieved in a timely fashion and within budget guidelines.

· Determine project costs/ensures delivery on time and within budgetary guidelines

· Monitor and assess the effectiveness and impact of existing community wellness and

recovery initiatives and make recommendations for improvement.

· Serve as a primary contact for provider agencies who work with the campus community to

address client-related or logistical challenges and be a resource that disseminates information

to the campus community.

· Address minor conflicts or concerns promptly, using de-escalation and communication skills,

and elevate significant concerns to leadership appropriately.

· Collaborate with other city departments and agencies to ensure a holistic and integrated

approach to community wellness and recovery.

· Coordinate and facilitate the community engagement plan for the Office of Community

Wellness and Recovery which educates community partners of the goals of OCWR and

provides visibility for all members of the Wellness Continuum.

· Plan and implement volunteer engagement activities as well as host tours at Riverview

Wellness Village.

· Represent the city at community events