After 28 years at Youth Service, Inc., Karen Kilby will be moving on to the next chapter in her life. Before her last day at the agency, we had a conversation to reflect on her time at YSI, her favorite memories and what she will miss most. Q: When did you start at YSI? I [...]
Reinna Young (seated) with Youth Service, Inc.'s Executive Director Gwen Bailey. In the Employee Spotlight we aim to recognize a Youth Service, Inc. employee making an impact in the communities we serve. Reinna Young works in the Baring House Crisis Nursery program. Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I [...]
In Youth Service, Inc. Success Stories, we aim to recognize clients who have overcome their hardships to find success through our programming. This month, we are highlighting four stories from our Truancy Intervention & Prevention Service (TIPS) program. TIPS delivers case management service to families residing in the north and northwest areas of Philadelphia who have [...]
 #GIVINGTUESDAY With the generous support of friends like you Youth Service, Inc. is able to make a difference in the lives of more than 5,000 children and families each year by providing programs that offer needed supports focused on family stability, safety and prevention. We know you will agree that keeping families safely together and [...]
Job Title: Supervisor* Employment Status:Part-time regular Program - Dept/Location:Runaway Homeless Youth – North Philadelphia Job Summary:Manage and supervise staff in the use of Positive Youth Development and delivery of services using harm reduction and a trauma informed approach. Minimum Qualifications: · Master degree in Social Work or a comparable human service field. · Two years [...]
FUGECAMPS partner with Youth Service, Inc. ("YSI") in Philadelphia FUGE CAMP is one of the world’s largest camps and, perhaps, the most intentional. The camp programming is designed to take students out of their normal routine and place them into an environment that is focused on life-change through a relationship with Christ. FUGE has been hosting these purpose [...]
“We feel as though we are a part of YES and they are a part of us. The beauty of the art is not only found in the paint, or the clay, or the canvas. It’s found in the connections that we made with each teenager that shared their time with us.” – Ron Toles, [...]
Job Title: Family School Liaison* Employment Status: Full-time regular Program - Dept/Location: Truancy Prevention & Intervention - Germantown Job Summary: Works collaboratively to implements Tier One services to families with children at risk for truancy. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Work degree with 5 years family and children service work experience; or Master’s degree in [...]
Tenants’ Rights Workshop - Learn the Law! Join Community Legal Services for a community education event so you can learn more about the issues that impact you. What: Tenants’ Rights Workshop. How do I get my landlord to make repairs? When do I get my security deposit back? Can my landlord evict me? Get answers to these questions [...]
Job Title: Shift Supervisor* Employment Status: Part-time regular Program - Dept/Location: Crisis Nursery Job Summary: Responsible for evening (6 p.m. – 7 a.m.) and weekend operation of Crisis Nursery; includes supervision of Child Care Worker staff. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or comparable human service field with two years of relevant experience Previous [...]