Posting Details

• Establish initial contact with all new students referred to the program.

• Conduct outreach to County Assistance Offices and other community organizations to recruit and enroll new KEYS participants.

• Provide support for assigned students enrolled in certificate and/or associate degree programs (on Main Campus and at the College’s Regional Centers).

• Maintain thorough working knowledge of necessary regulations pertaining to TANF and SNAP regulations in employment and training programs.

• Document and data enter student attendance, service plans and academic progress/status in compliance with BETP/DHS requirements and maintain electronic and manual files for assigned students.

• Maintain up-to-date database of pertinent student personal and academic information for review and reporting.

• Assure student compliance in meeting TANF and SNAP work participation requirements and complete required documentation.

• Conduct and facilitate orientations, regular and ongoing status meetings and enrichment workshops to enhance academic, career and professional development.

• Sustain on-going contact with assigned students and assist them in obtaining supportive services from the County Assistance Office and/or other community resource agencies.

• Monitor student academic progress, in consultation with the Project Director each semester, and refer to College resources such as tutoring and counseling as appropriate.

• Provide guidance to students on educational and career pathways related to academic major and high priority occupations to support program outcome guidelines.

• Coordinate and accompany students to program related off-campus activities.

• Collaborate with Job Developer and attend career fairs and other employment outreach activities as needed for the purposes of supporting students’ career readiness.

• Deliver quality customer services to both internal and external constituents in a professional, helpful and courteous manner.

• Maintains sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, human services or related field required. Any and all degrees must be from a recognized institutional accreditor.
  
  
• Two (2) years of experience working with disadvantaged populations, one (1) of which must be with TANF and SNAP clients for the purposes of employment and training required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources for meeting the needs of TANF and SNAP clients required.

• Thorough knowledge of and experience working with TANF and SNAP regulations in an employment and training program required.

• Expertise in human/social services, case management and workshop facilitation required.

• Ability to present information and speak in public required.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, oral and written communication skills and the ability to work with a team and collaborate with others across departments and disciplines required.

• Ability to travel locally to recruitment and community events required.

• Demonstrated computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point required.

• Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment inclusive of students, faculty and staff of varying social economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds required.

• Experience in a higher education setting preferred.

• Knowledge of Commonwealth Workforce Development System software (CWDS) preferred.

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Access and Publisher preferred.

• Cover Letter of interest and resume required.
• Name and contact information of 3 references required.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with PA Child Protective Services Law.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about Community College of Philadelphia?
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • LinkedIn
   • The Chronicle
   • Veterans Job Fair
   • Professional & Technology Diversity Career Fair
   • AL DIA - Diversity Career Fair
   • Community College of Philadelphia Website
   • Indeed.com
   • Other
2. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
   • No Response
   • High School/GED
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • Doctorate
   • Other
3. * Do you possess at least a Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or a related field?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have two (2) years of experience working with disadvantaged populations, one (1) of which must be with TANF and SNAP clients for the purposes of employment and training?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

1. References

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