Current Employment Opportunities

COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE: Assist in the development and implementation of UCP’s visual and online communications message with respect to its mission, programs, and fundraising efforts. Responsibilities include: press releases, interaction with media regarding UCP mission, special events and activities, online giving, and online registration for specific events.  Coordinate layout, design, content, and production of agency and department printed materials including: newsletters, event and agency brochures & posters, annual report, ad and tribute programs, display ads, invitations, signage, forms, stationary, special mailings, t-shirts, etc. Preferred Computer skills: Windows XP, Microsoft Office, MAC publishing programs, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark and Donor Perfect.  Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years experience required.  Send cover letter and resume to lbungeroth@ucpphila.org.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST: Full time. Work in Chestnut Hill center-based program, community programs with children ages 3 to 5, and in home-based program with children birth to 3. Competitive salary and benefits. EOE.  On site child care. Please email resume to Christine Viggiano, Therapy Coordinator at cviggiano@ucpphila.org or fax to 215-247-4229.

PART TIME PROGRAM ASSISTANT: Assist in a variety of activities including personal care assistance on Thursday and Friday evenings 6:00-9:00 PM plus Saturdays as scheduled.  Requires H.S. diploma and reliable transportation as all weekend activities are held in the community. Paid or volunteer experience with person with disabilities preferred.  Current certification in CPR and First Aid a plus. Criminal and Child Abuse clearance required.  Email resume and cover letter to Lylian Melendez,  lmelendez@ucpphila.org or fax to 215-247-4229.

PROGRAM ASSISTANT: Work in Adult Training Program to assist in the development and implementation of group activities based on client choice and level of support needed. Provide personal care assistance. Must have high school diploma and experience working with adults with disabilities. Clean criminal history a must. Send resume to: D. Wolf, Asst. Director, UCP Adult Services, 102 E. Mermaid Lane, Philadelphia, PA  19118 or dwolf@ucpphila.org.

PROGRAM SPECIALIST: Coordinate Support Plans and Quality of Life for 30 physically disabled individuals in 10 Philadelphia CLA's.  Emphasis on comminity intergration. Hours are 10AM-6PM - sometimes later. On call every 3rd weekend.  Require good organizational, writing and communications skills.  Must have BA degree plus 2 years experience or Associate degree and 4 years experience.  Send resume to UCP c/o/MJK Residential at 102 E. Mermaid Lane, Phila. PA 19118

SPEECH THERAPIST: Full time position available including opportunities to work in our center-based and community-based programs with children ages 3 to 5 and in our home-based program serving families with children ages birth to three. CFY supervision is available, as well as on-site daycare.  Please contact Christine Viggiano, Therapy Coordinator, United Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia & Vicinity at cviggiano@ucpphila.org.

Posted Positions Will Be Open until Filled.

UCP of Philadelphia and Vicinity provides an excellent benefits package and a non-smoking environment to its employees. Childcare is available on-site.  All positions require criminal history checks, and physical examinations.

UCP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or language spoken.