What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator - Youth Care Team Education & Partnerships position at HEALTH FEDERATION OF PHILADELPHIA?
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The mission of the Health Federation of Philadelphia is to promote community health by advancing access to high-quality, integrated, comprehensive health and human services. We believe in and are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status. This commitment applies to all aspects of the Health Federation of Philadelphia’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion.
JOB SUMMARY
The Youth Care Team (YCT), within the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s Division of Reproductive, Adolescent, and Child Health (ReACH), utilizes a multidisciplinary, youth-centered approach to support adolescents in achieving their sexual, reproductive, and mental wellness goals. YCT provides education, resource navigation, and referral support through partnerships across schools, community-based organizations, and non-clinical settings.
The Education & Partnerships Coordinator plays a key role in advancing YCT’s strategy to expand access to adolescent health education and resources across Philadelphia. This position is responsible for leading partnership development efforts and coordinating the delivery of high-quality, skills-based health education in youth-centered settings, including schools and Free Library of Philadelphia branch locations.
This role requires a high level of initiative, adaptability, and strategic thinking to identify gaps in access, respond to emerging adolescent health needs, and ensure programming remains relevant and impactful. The coordinator will contribute to strengthening YCT’s presence across systems and support the evolution of programming to meet the changing needs of youth.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Responsibilities/Duties
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Lead the identification, development, and management of partnerships with schools, library branch sites, and community-based organizations to expand YCT services.
- Coordinate and oversee the implementation of YCT programming across partner sites, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with program goals.
- Facilitate engaging, skills-based educational sessions for middle and high school-aged youth on sexual, reproductive, and mental health topics.
- Develop, adapt, and refine lesson plans and educational materials to reflect current adolescent health trends and emerging needs.
- Assess gaps in access to adolescent health education and proactively identify new opportunities for expansion.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with school staff, librarians, and community partners.
- Monitor trends affecting adolescent health and contribute insights to inform program direction and priorities.
- Provide youth with education, resources, and referrals in an affirming, confidential, and non-judgmental manner.
- Collaborate with YCT staff to align education, outreach, and systems-level strategies.
- Track partnerships, program delivery, and youth engagement; ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Contribute to program planning, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines.
- Attend meetings and training courses as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
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Bachelor’s degree required; degree in public health, education, social work, human sexuality, or related field preferred.
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- Equivalent relevant combination of professional and lived experience.
Experience/Skills
- 3–5 years of experience in public health, adolescent health, education, community outreach, or a related field, including experience facilitating educational programming for middle and/or high school-aged youth.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including youth, community partners, and providers, and demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships across schools and community-based settings.
- Experience developing or adapting curriculum, lesson plans, or training materials, and delivering engaging, youth-centered education.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, track program or grant activities, and produce accurate and timely reports.
- Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative, accountability, and follow-through, while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Comfort discussing sexual, reproductive, and mental health in an inclusive, affirming, and stigma-free manner, with demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse youth and communities, including LGBTQ populations.
Work Environment: This position includes a combination of office-based and community-based work, including extended periods at a workstation and routine use of office equipment. Regular engagement occurs in community settings such as schools, community-based organizations, libraries, and other youth-centered spaces.
Position Type and Work Schedule: Full-time position. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexible scheduling options available upon supervisor approval. This role requires flexibility and a commitment to adjusting work hours to meet the needs of young people, including participation in occasional evening and weekend events. The position includes both in-office and field-based work.
Travel: Frequent local travel is required to support program activities, partnership engagement, and community-based work across Philadelphia. Occasional out-of-state travel for conferences and professional development may be required. Field-based work is estimated to comprise approximately 75% of the role.
Physical Demands: Ability to transport materials and supplies to and from meeting spaces, up to 50 pounds. Appropriate equipment to support transport is provided by the program.
Salary and Benefits: The salary for this position is $60,000. Our employees are our most valuable resource, so we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which can include:
- Medical with vision benefits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan, with a company contribution
- Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and holiday
- Employee Assistance Program
Eligibility and participation is handled consistent with the plan documents and HFP policy.
DISCLAIMER
The Health Federation reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Company desires. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, responsibilities and/or skills to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied, or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.
Salary : $60,000