UUH OUTREACH
a service to the Northwest community
UUH Outreach Program
Social Services Supervisor
www.uuhoutreach.org
40 hours/week preferred
Monday-Friday, with very occasional work at other times
ORGANIZATION
Unitarian Universalist House Outreach Program (UUH Outreach) is a non-denominational, community-based program for older adults
living independently in Northwest Philadelphia. Confidential services are provided at no cost by UUH Outreach’s small, multi-disciplinary
(social work/nursing) team. Program staff partner with a diverse population of adults aged 60+ to support them in their efforts to age
safely, with dignity, in their own homes and communities. UUH Outreach values the many strengths of the clients they serve and
recognizes their right to self-determination when accessing assistance.
PURPOSE
As part of the Outreach team, the Social Services Supervisor is responsible for completing in-home psychosocial assessments of older
adult residents of the Northwest Philadelphia Outreach catchment area, developing strategies to build on client strengths and overcome
challenges, linking older adults and their caregivers to service agencies or programs, leading academic and community partnerships,
supervising staff and interns, and furthering the development of the Outreach Program.
The ideal candidate counts leadership, communication, and collaboration among their strengths. This person is flexible and
thoughtful—a good listener who can develop trusting relationships with colleagues and clients. This position is a fit for someone who
enjoys being creative, helping the Outreach team fill gaps in client services, and making a positive impact on the life of an older person.
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UUH Outreach Program
Outreach Community Nurse
www.uuhoutreach.org
40 hours/week; weekday position
ORGANIZATION
Unitarian Universalist House Outreach Program (UUH Outreach) is a non-denominational, community-based program for older adults
living independently in Northwest Philadelphia. Confidential services are provided at no cost by UUH Outreach’s small, multi-disciplinary
(nurse/social work) team. Program staff partner with a diverse population of adults aged 60+ to support them in their efforts to age safely,
with dignity, in their own homes and communities. UUH Outreach values the many strengths of the clients they serve, and recognizes
their right to self-determination when accessing assistance.
PURPOSE
As part of the Outreach team, the Community Nurse is responsible for completing in-home assessments of older adult residents of the
Northwest Philadelphia Outreach catchment area, devising and implementing patient education efforts, linking older adults and their
caregivers to service agencies or programs, assisting in community health promotion events, performing regular blood pressure
screenings in the community, measuring outcomes of interventions, and furthering the development of the Outreach Program. The nurse
will work with local congregations, aging-service agencies, healthcare providers, and other community organizations to identify older
adults with non-skilled needs who may benefit from periodic assessment, monitoring, and/or information and referral.
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