Job Purpose
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!
Duties and 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
Qualifications
Associates degree from an accredited institution with related coursework in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Social Services or related field.
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 youth (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.
MSW, LMSW or LCSW are also preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
● 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
The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. This document should not be considered a fully detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. CIS Dallas may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
We are social workers, tutors, helpers, and counselors. We are also listeners and partners, doers and problem solvers. Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region employees give children and families opportunities to succeed in school and all areas of life.