Campus-Based Program Manager Internal Pool

Communities In Schools of Central Texas•Cape Coral, FL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

CIS of Central Texas is currently seeking full-time Program Managers to lead CIS services on individual campuses in the Austin ISD located in South, Central, and North Austin, TX. As the site-based leader, the Program Manager regularly interfaces with school administrators and personnel and is responsible for integrating CIS programming with school-wide activities to empower young people to set and meet goals, provide parent engagement, support, and help every student meet their full potential. This position provides a comprehensive array of clinical services while maintaining all the responsibilities and essential functions of the Program Manager position. The Program Manager is a key position at CIS and is responsible for planning, implementing, managing and facilitating CIS activities and programs on designated public-school campuses in the Austin/Central Texas area to support both academic and non-academic barriers to student success; these can include supports to a student’s parents and family. As the site-based leader of CIS programs, the Program Manager regularly interfaces with school administrators and personnel and is responsible for integrating CIS programming with school activities. The Program Manager also provides leadership and support for CIS staff, AmeriCorps members, interns, and volunteers who may be assigned to the campus.

Requirements

Experience working with youth on school campuses
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, human services, or related field
Experience working with appropriate school-age youth and vulnerable populations
Experience working with parents/guardians and families
Experience with crisis intervention, assessments, and referrals
Experience with school-wide event planning, coordination and collaboration
Experience with PBIS; Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Experience providing individual supportive guidance and case management services
Experience with group facilitation
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive and productive relationships to effectively collaborate with CIS staff, school personnel, community partners, students and families, team members, and volunteers.
Highly self-motivated and able to work both autonomously and collaboratively
Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on strength-based leadership
Experience managing individuals or teams
Current CPR Certification
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Access to reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

MSW degree preferred
Demonstrated English/Spanish speaking skills, highly preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct needs assessments and use these to inform program design and to help identify appropriate resources
Maintain positive relationships with campus personnel, market the program appropriately and establish the student referral processes
Implement effective data management systems which will be used for evaluating program effectiveness and implementing efficient administrative systems on campus
Coordinate the hiring of team members, provide orientation and training and establish goals and expectations for the team and individual team members
Work with team members to develop a professional development plan
Provide ongoing supervision and support to individual team members and conduct new staff reviews and annual evaluations
Communicate relevant information including agency and school policies/procedures/practices to the team and promote and maintain agency culture/standards/systems
Provide individual counseling to students, facilitate groups and practice crisis management as needed
Conduct outreach to parents 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 and advocate for the program. Host “open houses” or other events for personnel/teachers/parents, and communicate information and activities using appropriate avenues
Perform other activities and duties as directed by the Program Director, Sr. Program Director, Regional Directors of Programs, or Chief Executive Officer.