Program Coordinator for Philly Home and Girard

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 Managing Director’s Office (MDO) is a cabinet-level office with oversight of the City’s operating departments. The MDO works with these departments to: 

• Create and successfully enact new policies. 

• Deliver efficient, effective, and responsive public services. 

• Implement the mayor’s vision. 

The MDO oversees the following divisions: 

• Capital Program Office 

• Community Services 

• Community Safety 

• General Services 

• Health and Human Services 

• Office of Children and Families 

• Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems  

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

Position Summary 

The Program Coordinator will oversee and manage onsite, daily implementation of campus programming at Philly Home at Girard. 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 primary, supplemental and core services at Philly Home at Girard. 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 is responsible will be the on-the-ground contact for program scheduling, logistics, and tracking. 

Essential Functions 

• In collaboration with key stakeholders and community organizations/partners, manage implementation of primary and core programming at Philly Home at Girard. 

• In collaboration with key stakeholders and community organizations/partners, develop and implement supplemental programming at Philly Home at Girard. 

• 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 meetings and daily huddle. 

• 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.