Site Coordinator

Description A site coordinator is a school-based professional who implements the Communities In Schools evidence-based model of integrated Student Supports through cordinated efforts with the principal and leadership team. The Site Coordinator conficts a school-wide needs assesment; plans school-wide, group-level, and individualized supports to address identified needs; monitors the ffectiveness of provided supports and adjusts them accordingly; and tracks student and school data and reports on outcomes. Duties and Responsibilities Create an inventory of needs and assets within a school community by collecting objective data and surveying students, families and school staff. Collaborate with school administrators and staff to plan school-wide, group-level and individual student supports that address the most highly prioritized needs with the school. Establish a School Support Team compromised of various school staff who can meet regularly to support the coordinator and delivery of the planned programs and services. Partner with volunteers, nonprofits, government agewithin the community to bring vital resources into the school, where studnets and families can access them. Case manage students identified as at-risk of dropout, based on their attendance, behavior, course performance and identified risk factors. Strenghten relationships between school and the parent/guardians through menaingful communication and fmaily engagement events. Collect, track, and report data regarding school-wide,group level, and individual student outcomes using the CIS web-based data management system. Adminster annual surveys to assess effectiveness of student and family programs. Deliver quarterly progress reports to School Support Team and CIS administration. Research and apply best practices from other Communities In Schools sites and from local and national educational and service programs. Participate in CIS training and professional develpment. Attend CIS events and school events as required. Serve a well-informed ambassador in furthering the CIS mission, its goals and programs. Additional Responsibilities. Additional Responsibilities Remain mission focused and student driven. Be an ambassador of CIS. Seek and recommend solutions and improvements. Deliver upon schedules and plans. Comply with agency policies and procedures and promote agency values and culture. May provide off-hours support. Perform other duties as may be assigned- this position is expected to evolve over time. Requirements Ability to work effectively with a broad range of representatives from public and private service organizations, public education, neighborhood organizations, parent/guardian groups, and local government. Knowledge of local human service networks and community resources Ability to manage details and work in team enviornment Highest degree of personal integrity Courteous, respectful, and collaborative approach. Personal initiative and resourcefulness Top quality standards for own work. Bilingual in Spanish preffered Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor's degree in social work or related field A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, more experience preferable Experience in case management, youth counseling, oral and written communications, advocacy and negotiating, networking and team building, information gathering and data collection. Experienced leadership for on-site coordination of service providers, volunteers, parents, students and school staff Position Structure Full-time, exempt Schedule may vary according to programmatic needs, events and activities On-going employment in this capacity is dependent on availability of funding Reports to : Program manager

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