Launch PAD Community Partner

Community Partner for Launch PAD - SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA LOCATION!!! HYBRID POSITION

Why Gemma? Gemma offers a generous benefits package that includes full medical insurance coverage at no cost to the employee, eight (8) paid holidays and over three (3) weeks of paid time off in the first year. In addition, Gemma offers referral bonuses, education assistance and self-care funds for each program to participate in wellness activities.

Job Specifics: The Launch PAD program is a five-year grant from 10/1/24 through 9/30/29 designed to improve community knowledge around mental health and support positive development and growth of youth ages 0-8. The Community Partner will implement the Family Check Up Online model to ensure fidelity to an evidence-based practice and connect families with needed resources and referrals. This role is responsible for initiating and maintaining regular contact/support with families. The Community Partner provides coaching, skill building, hope, connections and linkages. The Community Partner will support families through video calls, telephone calls and home visits. The Community Partner will support Launch PAD by attending and presenting at community events and sharing information from Family Check-Up Online. Training for Family Check-Up online and Mental Health First Aid will be provided upon hire.

Education/Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in social work of a closely related field strongly preferred. Bilingual preferred. A minimum of five years’ (5) experience in education, healthcare, or human services. Must have a minimum of one year (1) experience in providing services to children ages zero though eight and their families, and a strong preference for an ability to establish trusting relationships and to navigate challenging situations. Experience in customer service, education, training, community outreach or home visiting experience is preferred; coaching experience is preferred and experience with community resource connections is preferred. Lived experience as a caretaker for a child 0-8 preferred. Must demonstrate proficiency in computer use, including the ability to download and navigate web-based applications on various devices such as smartphones and computers. Experience in troubleshooting common technical issues related to website access and functionality is essential as the role involves assisting families with the Family Check-Up Online program and other digital resources. Must have a valid Driver’s License. Must have reliable transportation.