Adrc Coordinator

Description

Company name: Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

Title of position: ADRC Coordinator

Position type: Full Time

Pay range: $61,007.93 - $70,624.30 (varies upon experience)

Department: Helpline

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:

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage
• Flexible spending plan (health and dependent care)
• EAP, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax commuting, and parking benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and optional employee pre-tax contributions.
• Annual paid time off includes 13 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, and vacation depending on tenure.

DEFINITION: Under the supervision of the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging Helpline Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors or Associates degree preferred

Experience: 5+ years experience within Aging, Disability or related field.

Knowledge of services available in Philadelphia

Qualifications also include proven written communication experience, word processing and other computer skills, excellence in interpersonal relations, self-starter, confidence in public speaking and proven initiative/creativity.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Well organized with high energy level.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to quickly acquire needed knowledge and manages a high volume of clientele and paperwork with attention to productivity.
• High level of flexibility.
• Ability to function independently

Requirements

DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

a. Ensure the establishment of the LINK Network among the agencies involved in the project.

b. Coordinate the Collaborative group to meet on a regular basis for on-going program evaluation and revisions.

c. Foster and maintain regular communication between partner agencies and outreach to agencies of interest to the collaborative efforts.

d. Create and maintain list serve of interested or supportive agencies/individuals.

e. Assist with the design system to track all referrals.

f. Complete monthly progress reports (collect data) - outreach activities and # participants.

g. Provide Link information to organizations throughout the county (i.e., Civic Organizations, Church Organizations, etc.).

h. Produce marketing materials to the targeted population (Aging & persons with disabilities).

i. Develop marketing opportunities to educate the public in general and the targeted population in particular about the services available for the targeted population.

j. Coordinate and set up cross trainings for the community and agencies.

k. Develop and maintain a service resource directory and computer link to the Philadelphia Link Network to be used as an Information & Referral tool for the Participating Partners as well as other organizations that work with the targeted population.

l. Maintain open communication and participate in routine follow up with Link Regional Staff, OLTL Project Manager and others as needed.

m. Complete monthly financial updates in addition to quarterly and final expenditure reports

n. Continually strive for collaborative partners to streamline the intake, screening, and eligibility determination process for services.

o. Coordinate and submit to the State a budget for Philadelphia/Delaware Counties.

p. Coordinate and submit to the State all reporting requirements for Philadelphia/Delaware Counties.

q. Coordinate ADRC link events between Philadelphia and Delaware County.

r. Coordinate Cross Training within the Philadelphia Link Core Partners as well as with Del Co Link Core.

s. Gather and submit ADRC Link information and materials to any media, newsletters, or groups for the purpose of promoting the ADRC Link.

t. Other duties as assigned.

CUSTOMERS:

• Disabled individuals over the age of 18.
• Older persons and families.
• Agencies and institutions.
• General public.

For information on Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, including more information on our company culture, visit our website at https://www.pcacares.org/

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.