CIS Site Coordinator - Alvin ISD

Communities In Schools of Southeast Harris and Brazoria County•Alvin, TX

13d•$35,500 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

The CIS Site Coordinator oversees day-to-day program operations at a school site and works closely with the principal, faculty, students, parents, community members, and other stakeholders to deliver Communities In Schools programs. Services follow a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safety, transparency, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and equity. The position is supervised by the Program Director assigned by Communities In Schools of Southeast Harris County and Brazoria County. The coordinator plans and implements program objectives and services responsive to student needs, including individual mentoring, supportive guidance, and group sessions. The role assesses students’ and families’ needs, helps connect them with community resources, maintains case files and program records, and works with school staff, families, volunteers, and community partners. The position may involve work before or after school, evenings, and weekends, as well as travel for home visits, meetings, conferences, workshops, and training. A bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or a related field is required, along with at least three years of work experience. The position requires at least two years of computer experience with Microsoft Word and Excel or comparable programs, and the ability to use the CIS-NAV data-entry system after reasonable training. A valid Texas driver’s license, an insurable good driving record, and current proof of vehicle insurance are required. The coordinator must be able to work a flexible schedule and perform the stated physical duties, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or a related field.
At least three years of experience in a work setting.
Ability to work with students and parents from low- and medium-income households and interface with school and community members.
At least two years of computer experience using Microsoft Word and Excel or comparable programs.
Ability to use CIS-NAV for data entry and maintain detailed student activity information after reasonable training.
Valid Texas driver’s license, insurable good driving record, and current proof of vehicle insurance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings and weekends.
Oral and written communication skills, including the ability to read, analyze, and interpret common or technical documents and present information effectively.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from campus, community, or Austin contacts.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret varied technical instructions.
Ability to work in a team and partner with other site coordinators.
Ability to interact positively with diverse individuals and maintain professional interpersonal relationships.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance and a positive work attitude.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting and carrying items, and pushing and pulling objects.
Adherence to the organization’s philosophy, policies, and procedures, including compassion, respect, non-judgmental acceptance, and composure during stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate services for identified students during the school day and, when needed, before or after school.
Interview students and/or parents or guardians to assess personal, family, financial, employment, food, clothing, housing, and physical or mental health concerns.
Gather and evaluate medical, psychological, social, and school information relevant to students’ situations and needs.
Support students individually, in families, or in small groups to develop plans, mobilize personal strengths and environmental resources, and improve social functioning.
Help students increase self-understanding and modify attitudes or behavior patterns.
Maintain working knowledge of community resources and agencies, and refer students and families to appropriate services and organizations.
Compile records and submit reports and communications accurately and by required deadlines.
Review service plans and follow up to assess the quantity and quality of services and the status of student cases.
Record student and community-resource information in distribution logs and complete agency donation and campus collaboration forms.
Obtain relevant supplementary information, including meal-assistance status, discipline reports, grades, and other school data, to assess student needs.
Engage volunteers in areas matching their interests and expertise.
Work with principals to structure programs for individual campus needs and determine eligibility for financial assistance when required.
Deliver CIS program objectives through mentoring, supportive guidance, and organized group sessions using CIS components.
Organize and maintain student case files in accordance with the CIS Perfect File Checklist.
Plan, organize, and implement program design to meet student needs.
Relate to, motivate, and encourage students, parents or guardians, administrators, faculty, and staff.
Interact positively with diverse school, community, city, state, branch, and CIS state-office stakeholders.
Facilitate, develop, or conduct workshops as requested by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, or Program Director.
Encourage parents to participate actively in their children’s school activities.
Work with students and parents to implement recreational and extracurricular activities that build self-esteem and developmental skills.
Participate with parents, students, and staff in fundraising activities; submit funds requests in advance and upload receipts promptly to the agency credit-card management program.
Operate a personal motor vehicle for home visits, meetings, conferences, workshops, and training, including travel to Austin or designated locations in Texas when required.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and enter detailed student activity data in CIS-NAV for statewide reporting.