On-Site Student Supports Lead for Urban Schools

Communities In Schools of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary included: $55,000 annual

Training and professional development

Health and retirement benefits

PTO

Citywide network of changemakers

Job summary

Communities In Schools of Chicago is hiring a Student Supports Manager (SSM) to work on-site at Chicago Public Schools and partner charter schools. You will manage a caseload of about 50 students facing barriers to learning, delivering one-on-one and small-group supports and connecting families to community resources.

This full-time, 11-month role emphasizes prevention, wellness, and school-wide engagement, with training and professional development provided, plus health benefits and retirement

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling required; LSW/LPC or license-eligible is a plus.
• 2+ years working directly with youth and families, preferably in urban public schools.
• Strong cultural humility and ability to work effectively across diverse communities.
• Organized, compassionate, tech-savvy, and ready to roll up your sleeves.
• Must have reliable daily transportation and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to support for a caseload of 50 students: provide one-on-one and small-group support, track progress, and adjust interventions as needed.
• Design and deliver school-wide prevention, wellness, and engagement initiatives.
• Join or co-lead school-based teams like the Behavioral Health Team.
• Connect students and families with trusted community resources through our citywide partner network.
• Maintain timely, accurate case notes and student data in our system.
• Collaborate with CIS team members and school leaders to build a culture of support.
• Represent CIS in school meetings, family engagement efforts, and community events.
• As an SSM, you'll work on-site every day at a traditional CPS or public charter school.

Skills

Cultural humility

Organizational skills

Tech-savvy

Background check

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

Communities In Schools of Chicago is hiring a Student Supports Manager (SSM) to work on-site at Chicago Public Schools and partner charter schools. You will manage a caseload of about 50 students facing barriers to learning, delivering one-on-one and small-group supports and connecting families to community resources.

This full-time, 11-month role emphasizes prevention, wellness, and school-wide engagement, with training and professional development provided, plus health benefits and retirement