Site Coordinator - Evolution Academy Charter School

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF THE DALLAS REGION

About The Position

At Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CIS Dallas) we provide students and families with a holistic support system necessary to achieve in and outside of school. The unique CIS intervention model focuses in the key areas of academics, attendance, behavior, and mental health. Each Site Coordinator will report to a Regional Program Manager as part of a regional team. Site Coordinators are assigned to a specific campus and are responsible for implementation and development of the CIS Dallas program on that campus including daily operations and planning for the program, one-to-one and small group sessions with students, and participating in school events, while meeting state and CIS Dallas benchmarks and deadlines. If you have a strong desire to work within a mission-centric organization that empowers students to stay in school and achieve in life, then Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region wants to meet you!

Requirements

Associates degree from an accredited institution with related coursework in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Social Services or related field.
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of principles and methods for development design and coordination of CIS Dallas programs, activities and events
Knowledge of CIS Dallas practice, policy and procedures
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong conflict management skills
Critical problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective time management and organization skills
Ability to effectively prioritize competing needs and demonstrate sound judgement and decision-making
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with school administration and community, parents, CIS Dallas employees and the general public
Ability work well independently and as part of a team
Ability to articulate and present on a wide range of topics relating to the work of CIS Dallas programs to internal and external stakeholders
Ability to design, create, market and promote programs
Ability to lift, carry and otherwise move up to 15 pounds on a regular basis
Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, or walk for various lengths of time throughout the day
Ability to utilize computer, software, and general office equipment to complete daily work responsibilities
Inside work in an office environment with no exposure to weather conditions
Reliable transportation is a must to travel for meetings, agency trainings and other miscellaneous work assignments within any CIS Dallas supported districts

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Social Services or related field is preferred but not required.
Experience working with older youth and young adults (especially at-risk youth/students), families, school communities and/or education or classroom experience is preferred. Case management, social services, counseling, and justice-system related experience is also encouraged.
Experience with credit recovery, College and Career post-readiness support.
MSW, LMSW or LCSW are also preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the full management and implementation of CIS Dallas program at assigned school
Plan and execute all levels of program support include one-on-one, small group, and all school programs and activities
Ensure and maintain engagement with children, parents, teachers and community resources
Adhere to campus planning deadlines and benchmarks in a timely manner
Collaborate with school personnel in order to integrate social, crisis intervention, educational, and vocational services
Facilitate collaboration with community agencies and organizations for student referral
Provide resources, guidance, and encouragement to students to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations
Encourage and support students regarding educational issues, such as school adjustment, truancy, study habits, tutoring, and educational support
Conduct home visits as scheduled throughout the year
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs
Accurately document case management files for each managed student
Utilize Salesforce to maintain all student and case management data
Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality regarding all student data
Create and document incident reports with CIS leadership as needed per CIS Dallas guidelines
Collaborate with school administration on behalf of Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region
Communicate effectively and efficiently with leadership throughout Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region and school administration to provide guidance and information on campus matters and to minimize risks
Produce timely and accurate reports for internal and external parties and provide informative and clear analysis as required
Participate in Marketing and Advancement activities to raise awareness of CIS Dallas in the community