Youth & Family Engagement Lead – After-School Programs

Communities In Schools of Central Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Professional growth

Comprehensive health coverage

Job summary

Communities In Schools of Central Texas is seeking a Youth and Family Engagement Coordinator (SmartKids) in Austin, TX to provide case management and after-school programming at Galindo Elementary for students living in nearby public housing. Full-time, exempt position reports to the Program Manager, Campus-Based Services; starting salary $3,750/month.

Travel between Galindo Elementary and Meadowbrook housing complex is required; English/Spanish preferred, CPR optional, and access to reliable

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ professional youth work in school-based settings or after-school programming.
• Experience with parents, families, and community partnerships.
• Experience with crisis intervention, referrals, and supportive guidance.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services or related field (or 2 years’ youth housing exposure).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver on-site service-learning programs, enrichment activities, recreational activities, family events, and occasional field trips for students living in public housing.
• Provide school-based case management for designated students.
• Coordinate the on-site service delivery team of AmeriCorps members, interns and volunteers.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with campus CIS staff, housing authority personnel and other involved parties.
• Prepare and submit regular and timely reports as required by funders, supervisor or Program Director.
• Participate in the CIS team approach to service delivery and problem-solving.
• Promote and maintain CIS culture, standards, and systems.

Skills

Youth program coordination

Crisis intervention

Bilingual English/Spanish

Parental engagement

Transportation required

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, human services or related field

Job description

Communities In Schools of Central Texas is seeking a Youth and Family Engagement Coordinator (SmartKids) in Austin, TX to provide case management and after-school programming at Galindo Elementary for students living in nearby public housing. Full-time, exempt position reports to the Program Manager, Campus-Based Services; starting salary $3,750/month.

Travel between Galindo Elementary and Meadowbrook housing complex is required; English/Spanish preferred, CPR optional, and access to reliable