Site Coordinator - 10th & Penn Elementary - Reading School District

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Employer match

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Communities In Schools of Eastern PA seeks a Site Coordinator to implement the CIS model of integrated student supports within a school setting. You will conduct needs assessments, plan school-wide and individual supports, and monitor outcomes with collaboration from the principal and leadership team.

You will build partnerships with volunteers, nonprofits and local agencies to bring resources into the school and track progress using CIS data systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; more is preferable.
• 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.
• Establish a School Support Team comprised 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.
• Case manage students identified as at-risk of dropout, based on attendance, behavior, course performance and risk factors.
• Strengthen relationships between school and the parent/guardians through communication and family engagement events.
• Collect, track, and report data regarding school-wide, group level, and individual student outcomes using CIS data tools.
• Deliver quarterly progress reports to School Support Team and CIS administration.

Skills

Case management

Youth counseling

Oral and written communications

Advocacy and negotiating

Networking and team building

Data collection

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? Do you want to work for an organization that has valued its employees for the past 40 years? We offer a generous paid time off package, school district holiday pay, comprehensive benefits, 401k Employer match and a condensed summer schedule. $45,000 - $50,000 starting range based on experience and education level.

A Site Coordinator is a school‑based professional who implements the Communities In Schools evidence‑based model of integrated Student Supports through coordinated efforts with the principal and leadership team. The Site Coordinator conducts a school‑wide needs assessment; plans school‑wide, group‑level, and individualized supports to address identified needs; monitors the effectiveness of provided supports and adjusts them accordingly; and tracks student and school data and reports on outcomes.

Duties and 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.
• Additional Responsibilities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Remain mission focused and student driven.
• Be an ambassador of CIS.
• Seek and recommend solutions and improvements.
• Deliver upon schedules and plans.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and promote agency values and culture.
• May provide off‑hours support.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned- this position is expected to evolve over time.

Requirements

• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of representatives from public and private service organizations, public education, neighborhood organizations, parent/guardian groups, and local government.
• Knowledge of local human service networks and community resources
• Ability to manage details and work in team environment
• Highest degree of personal integrity
• Courteous, respectful, and collaborative approach.
• "Delight the client" attitude.
• Personal initiative and resourcefulness
• Top quality standards for own work.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, more experience preferable
• 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

Position Structure

• Full‑time, exempt
• Schedule may vary according to programmatic needs, events and activities
• On‑going employment in this capacity is dependent on availability of funding

Reports to

Director of Programs

Anticipated Timeline