Program Manager - Harris Midde (Bedford County)

Communities in Schools of Tennessee•Shelbyville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Communities In Schools of Tennessee (CISTN) is a nonprofit that partners with K-12 public schools to surround students with a community of support empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. With a budget of almost $12M, we support 85+ employees in 60+ schools that serve more than 30,000 students and families across Tennessee. As part of the CIS national network, CISTN achieves this mission by placing program managers in schools across the state to provide school-wide interventions and case managed services for students in need. CISTN staff and board members center all decisions, actions, and services on the following core values: Integrity, Empathy, Equal Opportunity, Authenticity, and Collaboration.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license and automobile insurance to drive for business-related reasons, including transporting clients.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors or associate degree in social work, youth development, education or a related field is preferred.
Work and lived experience can be substituted without formal education, requiring four to eight years of direct experience.
Candidates in the current pursuit of a bachelors degree will also be considered.
Conversational to professional fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Engage a school support team that works closely with school administrators, staff, and teachers in the implementation of the CIS model.
Lead the annual needs assessment process to identify gaps in services.
Develop and implement a school support plan that addresses identified gaps.
Ensure that all services identified in the school support plan are delivered throughout the school year and are associated with measurable objectives.
Monitor and adjust services from the school support plan as needed to maximize effectiveness and impact.
Manage an annual budget for discretionary supply purchases related to the school support plan.
Provide case management for students needing more intensive support, including monthly check-ins, needs assessments, and individual support plans.
Advocate on behalf of case-managed students and families, and the community at large.
Collaborate with the school attendance team to support school-wide attendance initiatives and track progress towards attendance goals.
Recruit and engage community partners and volunteers to provide services or support.
Manage data entry into the CIS National database and school district's student information system (SIS).
Evaluate the effectiveness of services in achieving school and student goals.
Prepare regular reporting for school and affiliate leadership, as well as for partners and the national office.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums covered at 100% for employees.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Paid parental leave
Employer paid contribution to supervision costs for those seeking advanced licensures.
401(k) and match up to 2%.
Approximately a five-week break in the summer.
Regular school holidays and breaks which apply to teachers.
4 floating holidays.
10 paid sick days.
2 paid vacation days.
Cell phone stipend.