WHY WORK AT PATH?
A Career with Meaning
At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.
In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:
• Competitive pay
• Annual increases
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
• Generous number of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• No-cost pension plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Graduate or GED; 3 years increasingly responsible secretarial experience; valid Driver's License and use of personal vehicle; Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs; Accurate typist, shorthand or speedwriting skills preferred. Responsible, dependable individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced office environment with multiple priorities. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and be a team player.
JOB SUMMARY: To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member and to provide administrative support to the Executive Office and PATH’s Board of Directors.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Provide administrative/secretarial support to CEO, COO and CAO
- Manage Executive Schedules: Organize and maintain calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate
meetings to optimize the executive's time.
- Communication Management: Prioritize and respond to emails and phone calls, acting as a liaison
between the executive and internal/external stakeholders.
- Document Preparation: Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence, ensuring all materials are
accurate and professionally formatted.
- Prepare, assemble, and distribute all materials for Board of Directors and Committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, reports, Board actions, calendars, lists of important Board dates, presentations, and supporting documents. Ensure materials are accurate, professionally formatted, proofread, provided to the appropriate Executive team member for review, revised as directed, and distributed in a timely manner.
- Board and Executive Meeting Coordination: Coordinate logistical arrangements for Board, Committee, Executive Council, and other Executive Office meetings, including reserving meeting space, coordinating schedules and communications, ordering food and refreshments, arranging delivery, setting up and breaking down food service, ensuring meeting supplies and materials are available, and arranging for appropriate leftover food to be provided to a PATH program. Take notes as needed, maintain records of discussions and decisions, and follow up on assigned action items.
- Annual Board Retreat: Organize and coordinate the annual Board Retreat, including scheduling, venue and room arrangements, catering, communications, preparation and distribution of retreat materials, coordination of supplies and equipment, and day-of logistical support to ensure the event runs smoothly.
- Administrative Support: Handle various administrative tasks, such as filing, data entry, and maintaining
office supplies, to support the executive's daily operations.
- Assist with any special projects (scanning, copying, mailing preparations, miscellaneous typing, event
planning, ordering of PATH branded items, etc.) as requested.
- Assist with project management: Organizing meetings, maintaining project documentation and budgets, monitoring timelines, and assisting with reporting to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.
- Research on various topics as requested by the CEO, COO or CAO.
- Use AI capabilities when appropriate for the task.
Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Skills Required
- High school graduate or GED
- Three years of increasingly responsible secretarial experience
- Valid driver's license
- Use of a personal vehicle
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Accurate typing skills
- Shorthand or speedwriting skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment with multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Responsible and dependable
What We Do
PATH (People Acting To Help), Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center in the heart of Northeast Philadelphia, offering a wide array of services to meet the specific needs of our community. Founded in 1973 by a group of dedicated community members who set out to provide critical services at a time when they were otherwise scarce or nonexistent, PATH now has over 600 dedicated staff providing services to 4,200 children, adolescents, and adults each year through a comprehensive array of evidence-based clinical programs. Our locations include our new headquarters at 1919 Cottman Avenue, 8 satellite locations, and over 50 homes throughout Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation, including a 5-Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions. We have remained true to our mission of helping individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life with the help and support of our dedicated staff, board members, and stakeholders. PATH’s headquarters is also home to our new community hub, PATH@1919. Through this innovative and integrated model, individuals and their families can find the complementary services they need in other aspects of their lives, including financial literacy, employment assistance, legal services, and educational support. For more information about PATH Inc., please visit www.pathcenter.org. For more information about our community hub, PATH@1919, please visit www.path1919.org.








