ABCToday Student & Family Engagement Manager

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EASTERN MISSOURI•St. Louis, MO

12d•$44,000 - $46,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Build effective partnerships based on the needs of ABCToday Schools, students and families to support the Attendance, Behavior, and Course performance of students assigned. Coordinates and collaborates with agency staff and partner schools to ensure consistency with BBBSEMO strategy, commitments, and goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree; Associate's Degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar field; or a minimum of 8 years of experience in a similar field required
Experience working with Parents/Caregivers and Youth
Experience interviewing, writing assessments and conducting home visits preferred
Experience working with a diverse population
Knowledge of K-12 school and resource landscape
Dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
Strong planning, priority setting, time management and organization skills
Ability to relate to all kinds of people inside and outside the organization
Ability to manage the creative process of others and bringing the creative ideas of others to market
Ability to empower others and structure the work so that it aligns with people’s goals
Technology/computer skills needed. Proficient in the following platforms: MS Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, & Teams); Outlook, & Zoom.
Must have car, valid driver's license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums.

Responsibilities

Partner with the assigned school to identify and recruit youth to consistently hold a caseload of 35-45 youth served
Support enrollment process with youth and PGs
Set weekly/monthly/quarterly goals with youth (in partnership with PGs and school staff), document next steps, and follow up
Meet with each youth a minimum of once per month, documenting in Matchforce
Support check-ins in partnership with colleagues to connect and engage with PG’s during the school year and summer, documenting as needed.
Partner with colleagues to support programming as identified (I.e. weekly after school program, supports/celebration efforts, in-school experiences)
Work in partnership with staff at each school by attending weekly/monthly/quarterly meetings to ensure success of youth and family
Participate in a minimum of 4 network partner meetings at assigned schools and participate in school wide activities
Work with youth and families to establish at least 1 connection and belonging goal within the school year.
Meet the needs of youth and families by identifying and connecting families to resources.
Work with internal and external partners to understand root challenges for youth and families
Work back weekly/monthly/quarterly with school staff to understand plans set in place for youth and participate in meetings around those plans
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k)-3% match per year following first year of employment.
.625 cents reimbursement on business miles and 100% of out of office parking for business meetings, etc.
Immediate and 100% coverage on health and dental insurance.
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance following the first ninety days of employment.
100% employer paid daily parking in covered garage.
After 90 days staff will receive 5 days of paid vacation and 10 days of paid vacation after one year of service.
Accrue 1 day per month of sick leave (can also be used for family illnesses)-can carry up to 30 days of sick leave.
2 personal days per year following the first ninety days of employment.
Annual raises based on performance, culture and agency's ability.
11 paid holidays.