Job Type Full-time Description Company name: Philadelphia Corporation for Aging Title of position: VICTIM SUPPORT PROGRAM COORDINATOR Position type: Full Time Pay range: $50,400.00 - $58,344.30 varies with experience. Location: PCA Main Building 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 holidays, sick days, personal days, and vacation depending on tenure. (Note: vacation and personal days are front loaded and are pro-rated if date of hire is not January 1st; sick days are accrued based on hours worked).
Requirements Description of Role: Under the supervision of the Victim Support Program Supervisor, the Victim Support Coordinator (VSC) is responsible for developing and effectuating care plans designed to remove imminent risk to identified clients age 60 and above who are victims of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or abandonment. Required Education and Experience: Education:
- BA/BS/BSW or MA/MS/MSW in Social Work or related social science
Experience:
- 3 years direct service experience.
- Familiarity with protective services, victim services, crisis intervention, mental health or case management with the elderly is preferred.
- Ability to develop and effectuate care plans for challenging cases.
- Second language abilities preferred.
Job Responsibilities: a. Receives cases after OAPS investigation is complete to develop a care plan to assist victims and remove imminent risk. b. Upon receiving substantiated case, make referrals to appropriate agencies and services as indicated. c. Assess the need for emergency intervention including petitioning for involuntary mental health commitments, protection from abuse orders, emergency intervention and access orders, when appropriate. Testifies in court as needed. d. Accompanies and assists police in delivery and enforcement of above-mentioned court orders. e. Provides on-going case management to victims who are older adults in need of protective services as defined by the Older Adult Protective Services law reassessing as required. f. Documents all case activity in SAMS and the ETO system in accordance with State regulations, agency policies, and best practice. g. Establishes and maintains relationships with public service providers, including mental health and health care providers, police district offices, and other community agencies. h. Coordinates case planning with other service providers and other service delivery systems. i. Arranges and conducts case conferences with others involved in care plans. j. Locates and/or mobilizes resources to meet victim needs. k. Participates in on-going problem-solving, program evaluation and development with all staff. l. Participates in orientation and training, in-service training, and attends regular staff meetings. m. Uses regular conferences with supervisor to evaluate work, improve job performance, and enhance professional growth. n. Assists with outreach and public education. o. Identifies resource and service gaps, which inhibit the provision of highquality care to victims of abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. p. Works with supervisor in reporting program results to appropriate persons. q. Performs other related duties as assigned. Professional Characteristics:
- Pre-employment physical and drug screening
- Satisfactory criminal history clearance.
- A valid driver's license, a good driving record and access to a fully insured car.
- Transport of clients.
- Availability via cell phone during scheduled working hours.
- Completion of Pennsylvania Department of Aging's Older Adult Protective Services training as set forth in the Regulations.
- Completion of education standards and training as required by the VOCA grant.
- Signing the Pennsylvania Department of Aging's and VOCA Confidentiality Statement.
- Adherence to all agency and departmental policies and procedures.
For information on Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, including more information on our company culture, visit our website at 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.