Campus Program Manager - Wooldridge Elementary - Austin ISD

Communities In Schools of Central Texas • Sunset Valley, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Communities In Schools of Central Texas is seeking a full-time Program Manager to lead CIS services at Wooldridge Elementary School in Austin, Texas. The Program Manager is the site-based leader responsible for planning, implementing, managing, and facilitating campus programs that address academic and non-academic barriers to student success, including needs affecting students’ parents and families. The position provides a comprehensive array of clinical services while carrying out the essential functions of a Program Manager.

The role works regularly with school administrators and personnel to integrate CIS programming with school-wide activities, support students in setting and meeting goals, engage parents, and help students reach their potential. The Program Manager also leads and supports assigned CIS staff, AmeriCorps members, interns, and volunteers. The position is in-person and campus-based, is full-time and exempt, and reports to the Program Director, Campus-Based Services. Starting salary is $4,000 per month ($48,000 annually), contingent on experience.

Requirements

• Elementary school experience.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, human services, or a related field.
• Experience with crisis intervention, assessments, and referrals.
• Experience in group counseling and supportive guidance.
• Case management experience.
• Experience working with school-age youth and vulnerable populations.
• Experience working with parents, guardians, and families.
• Experience providing individual supportive guidance and case management services.
• Ability to build and maintain positive, productive relationships and collaborate effectively with CIS staff, school personnel, community partners, students, families, team members, and volunteers.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on strength-based leadership.
• Current CPR certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• MSW degree.
• Demonstrated English/Spanish speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments to inform program design and identify appropriate resources.
• Maintain positive relationships with campus personnel, appropriately market the program, and establish student referral processes.
• Implement data management systems to evaluate program effectiveness and support efficient campus administration.
• Coordinate hiring, onboarding, orientation, and training for team members, and establish goals and expectations.
• Work with team members to develop professional development plans.
• Provide ongoing supervision and support to team members and conduct new staff reviews and annual evaluations.
• Communicate relevant agency and school policies, procedures, and practices to the team and promote agency culture, standards, and systems.
• Provide individual student counseling, facilitate groups, and practice crisis management as needed.
• Conduct parent outreach and develop parental involvement as needed.
• Perform case management and participate in the CIS team approach to service delivery.
• Represent CIS at school and community meetings and events and make presentations where appropriate.
• Organize and coordinate school and community events, advocate for the program, host open houses or other events for personnel, teachers, and parents, and communicate information and activities through appropriate avenues.
• Perform other activities and duties as directed by the Program Director, Senior Program Director, Regional Directors of Programs, or Chief Executive Officer.

Benefits

• Ongoing training, supervision, and career pathways into director-level roles.
• More than four weeks of holidays, three paid weeks of summer break, two weeks of vacation time, personal days, and sick days.
• Financial stipends for qualified staff with an active Texas mental health license, Spanish proficiency, or supervisory responsibilities.
• 100% employer-paid employee medical plan available, plus family subsidies.
• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Community-centered culture focused on impact, growth, and connection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager