School-Based Student Supports Coordinator

Communities-in-Schools-of-Eastern-Pennsylvani; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO package

School holiday pay

Comprehensive benefits

401k Employer match

Condensed summer schedule

Job summary

Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania is seeking a Site Coordinator to implement the CIS evidence-based model of integrated Student Supports in partnership with school leaders. You will assess needs, plan supports, monitor outcomes and report data.

The role involves collaboration with administrators and volunteers, case managing at-risk students, and delivering family engagement initiatives. A bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience in case management, youth counseling, oral and written communications, advocacy and negotiating, networking and team building, information gathering and data collection.
• Experienced leadership for on-site coordination of service providers, volunteers, parents, students and school staff

Responsibilities

• Create an inventory of needs and assets within a school community by collecting objective data and surveying students, families and school staff.
• Collaborate with school administrators and staff to plan school-wide, group-level and individual student supports that address the most highly prioritized needs with the school.
• Establish a School Support Team compromised of various school staff who can meet regularly to support the coordinator and delivery of the planned programs and services.
• Partner with volunteers, nonprofits, government agencies within the community to bring vital resources into the school, where students and families can access them.
• Case manage students identified as at-risk of dropout, based on their attendance, behavior, course performance and identified risk factors.
• Strengthen relationships between school and the parent/guardians through meaningful communication and family engagement events.
• Collect, track, and report data regarding school-wide, group level, and individual student outcomes using the CIS web-based data management system.
• Administer annual surveys to assess effectiveness of student and family programs.
• Deliver quarterly progress reports to School Support Team and CIS administration.
• Research and apply best practices from other Communities In Schools sites and from local and national educational and service programs.
• Participate in CIS training and professional development.
• Attend CIS events and school events as required.
• Serve a well-informed ambassador in furthering the CIS mission, its goals and programs.

Skills

Case management

Youth counseling

Data collection

Advocacy

Networking

Team building

Communication skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania is seeking a Site Coordinator to implement the CIS evidence-based model of integrated Student Supports in partnership with school leaders. You will assess needs, plan supports, monitor outcomes and report data.

The role involves collaboration with administrators and volunteers, case managing at-risk students, and delivering family engagement initiatives. A bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience