Generations II Support Worker - Part-time/On-call

The Support Worker assures that the treatment/family plans of the consumers are delivered according to the highest quality standards. The Support Worker provides guidance and direction for all consumers and their children within the Generations II program in accordance with their individual service plan and is expected to work closely with other disciplines to create the best service program for every consumer while customizing service interventions and interactions that meet the needs of the individual and their child. Also, promoting good judgment and encouraging independence.

Part-time:
Under the supervision of the programs Life Skills Coordinator/Supervisor, the part-time weekend staff will monitor all the activities - including the scheduled activities of the young mothers and their children. You will be required to provide guidance and direction for all consumers and their children in accordance with their individual service plan.

The Support Worker may be required to accompany the mother and her child(ren) to her therapeutic groups and daily appointments, if necessary, provides transportation, models positive parenting skills, teaches cooking, banking, budgeting and other life skills and assists other program staff by supporting the consumer when acquiring academic and vocation skills, promoting good judgment and encouraging independence.

On-call:
Under the supervision of the programs Life Skills Coordinator/Supervisor the On-call Support Worker will be called upon to fill in temporarily for full or part-time employees who may be on vacation, require a personal or sick day, etc. As an on-call staff, you will be required to provide guidance and direction for all consumers and their children in accordance with their individual service plan.

The Support Worker may be required to accompany the mother and her child(ren) to her therapeutic groups and daily appointments, if necessary, provides transportation, models positive parenting skills, teaches cooking, banking, budgeting and other life skills and assists other program staff by supporting the consumer when acquiring academic and vocation skills, promoting good judgment and encouraging independence.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or High School Diploma with 10-15 years of experience

Experience:

• Two (2) years experience working with children or adolescent girls in a mental health setting.
• Experience with female-related issues and concerns.

Special Skills: Familiar with the multiple child-serving systems (e.g. education, juvenile justice, child welfare, mental health, drug and alcohol, health care, and vocational rehabilitation)

Contact Information:
Please forward your resume and cover letter to:

Toni Randolph
5301 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Email:trandolph@northernhome.org

(Please send all attachments as a Word Document.)
No phone calls please.