Employment at PEP
About PEP: Programs Employing People is a Philadelphia based nonprofit organization established in 1969 to support individuals with disabilities in areas including Vocational Training, Supported Employment, Adult Skills of Daily Living, and Senior Services; in Home Supports, Adult Literacy Education, Children’s Summer Camp and Recreation Programs.
PEP has an annual operating budget of $2.8 million, provides program services to over 300 individuals annually and employs 60 professional staff. PEP prides itself on the many organizational achievements of the past, the excellent work environment of today and the unlimited possibilities for the future in providing exemplary supports to individuals with disabilities.
PEP is a wonderful place to work. Staff turn over is very low compared to industry standards and positions are very competitive. PEP offers excellent wages, benefits and work environment. Currently positions are available in Direct Support Personnel, Support Services, and administration. Please see our listing below, if interested in any of the positions forward your resume with cover letter to Gus Nyekan, Human Resource Director at the address or email address listed below.
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COORDINATOR ADULT EDUCATION:
Full time program management position, Coordinate Adult Basic Education and Literacy activities for Programs Employing People. Provide supervision to a teaching staff of three, plan and execute program expansion for community literacy and arts programs. Ensure all students have educational plans developed in accordance with their needs. Ensure agency compliance with PDE contracts and grants for ACT 143 funding and Move Up project with MCOL. Act as liaison between PDE, MCOL and PEP. Assist with annual grant applications. Consult with case manager, vocational instructor, and family member(s) to develop meaningful program curriculums. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree in Education/Social Services, two years teaching experience, Supervisory experience. Program management and administration experience preferred.