Campus-Based Program Support Specialist - Temporary Full-time

Communities In Schools of Central Texas; Texas; On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health coverage for employee and/or aff

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Communities In Schools of Central Texas is seeking a Temporary Program Support Specialist to join our campus-based services team in Austin, TX. This in-person, full-time role supports CIS case management for students across multiple campuses, with travel between sites as needed and a horizon through December 2026.

You will coordinate referrals, obtain guardian consent, complete agency documentation, and provide ongoing case management check-ins while collaborating with school staff and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, human services, or related field or 4 years of relevant experience
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with CIS staff, school personnel, and community partners
• Cultural competence when engaging diverse audiences, including students, families, staff
• Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and with others
• Strong prioritization in dynamic environments
• Experience with crisis intervention, assessments, and referrals
• Strong oral and written communication; Spanish proficiency preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and short-term support to students and families to ensure continuity of services
• Support students and families during staff transitions to maintain CIS connections
• Receive and manage new referrals with accuracy
• Obtain guardian consent via calls, emails, and home visits when appropriate
• Conduct needs assessments and complete required agency documentation
• Document services and report regularly to the Program Director

Skills

Relationship building

Cultural competence

Autonomy & collaboration

Priority management

Crisis intervention experience

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, human services, or related field

Job description

Temporary (Full-Time) Program Support Specialist

Campus-Based Services

Location: In-person / Campus-Based

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Program Support Coordinator, Campus-Based Services

Starting Salary: $4, 000/month

About Communities In Schools

Rooted in community for over 40 years, Communities In Schools of Central Texas (CISCT) is a sophisticated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Austin, Texas. Communities In Schools (CIS) is a national organization that ensures every student has what they need to realize their full potential in school and beyond. At CISCT, our mission is simple: surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Temporary role through December 2026. The selected candidate may be considered for a temp-to-perm role within CIS of Central Texas-served school districts

Position Summary

The Program Support Specialist is a fully integrated member of the CIS service delivery team and is responsible for delivering CIS case management services to students on designated campuses. This position may support more than one campus at a time, and frequent travel between assigned campuses in multiple Central Texas school districts will be a requirement due to the nature of this work. The Campus Program Support Specialist must be adaptable and have the ability to readily shift focus areas and priorities when directed. Frequent travel between assigned campuses will be a requirement, and due to the nature of this work, this is a full-time on-campus position.

The Program Support Specialist will be responsible for the continuity of CIS program services during vacancies on the designated campus(es) and providing program leadership. In cases where a vacancy does not exist, the Program Support Specialist will support program staff with designated essential functions as needed.

What You'll Do

• Provide outreach and short-term support to students and families to honor continuity of services, layering in additional extensive support if necessary for identified students
• Support CIS students and families through staff transition, ensuring that they stay connected to CIS as needed
• Receive and maintain a record of new referrals
• Obtain guardian consent forms through phone calls, emails, and outdoor home visits when appropriate
• Assess student needs and complete necessary agency documentation
• Provide case management check-ins to assess progress and effectiveness of services
• Collaborate with school/district staff and other community support services on how to best support higher needs students
• Manage and support existing campus partnerships
• Provide crisis intervention support to students enrolled in CIS as needed
• Attend critical campus meetings, which may include School Support Team meetings, campus staff meetings, or others
• Communicate regularly with the school administration, submitting all required reports
• Provide regular updates to the Program Director with oversight for the designed campus(es)
• Document all services in accordance with CIS and professional standards
• Participate in the CIS team approach to service delivery and problem-solving
• Promote and maintain agency culture, standards, and systems
• Perform other activities and duties as directed by the Program Support Coordinator, Program Director, or Program Officer

What You Bring

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, human services, or related field or (4) four years of experience working with school-age youth and vulnerable populations
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive and productive relationships to effectively collaborate with CIS staff, school personnel and community partners
• Demonstrated cultural competence when engaging diverse audiences, including students and families, team members, school personnel, volunteers, and community partners
• Highly self-motivated and able to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Demonstrated ability to identify and manage priorities in a dynamic environment
• Experience with crisis intervention, assessments and referrals
• Experience providing individual supportive guidance and case management services
• Experience with group facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Spanish is highly preferred
• Reliable transportation is required

Why Join CIS?

• Mission-driven work: Be part of a team that changes the trajectory of students' lives.
• Professional growth: Ongoing training, supervision, and career pathways into director-level roles.
• Community impact: Build partnerships that extend beyond the classroom.
• Paid Holidays plus personal days and sick days
• Financial stipends for qualified staff:
  • Spanish proficiency
  • Active Texas Mental Health License (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT-A, LPC, or LPC-A)
  • Supervisory roles
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: 100% employer-paid employee medical plan available, plus family subsidies, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Community-centered culture focused on impact, growth, and connection

Communities In Schools of Central Texas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.