What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Coordinator - Lower Richand High School position at Communities In Schools of South Carolina?
Position Overview:
Responsible for overall program management and partnership development at a specific school site(s). The Site Coordinator will use the CIS Model to identify and assess the needs of identified at-risk youth (case-managed students) while coordinating Tiered interventions and support to the whole school population.
Essential Functions:
- Coordinate successful implementation of the CIS Model and TQS Student Support Standards
- Collaborate with school staff to assess, identify, and prioritize student needs
- Coordinate and lead a School Support team, responsible for planning and managing all CIS operations at the school site
- Conduct an annual needs assessment using multiple sources of data, to be used as the foundation for the School Support Plan
- Develop a comprehensive School Support Plan, noting Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions and supports
- Provide overall case management to a minimum of 50 identified students and deliver evidence-based interventions and supports, based on student and school needs
- Regularly and systematically collect, enter, and report student data
- Regularly, at least quarterly, monitor & adjust the progress toward meeting goals in the School Support Plan, and the progress of individual students, and adjust Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions and supports as needed
- Connect with the parent or legal guardian of identified case-managed students
- Provide timely reports with data and program information to the direct supervisor
- Monthly review of ABC goals with case-managed students
- Present the CIS mission, vision, and initiatives within the community as needed
- Recruit, train, and manage community volunteers as needed
- Continuously (at least annually) evaluate community partners to ensure they align with student needs
- Provide leadership, as requested, in securing community resources and partners beneficial in improving students’ physical and academic needs
- Participate in personal and professional staff development, including CISSC and National CIS training
- Perform other duties necessary for the successful operation of programs as assigned
- Ability to see, hear, speak and travel
- Must be able to lift 20 pounds
Necessary Skills:
- Demonstrated passion and commitment to students, families, and the community
- Understanding of school cultures and trends
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Strong project management skills
- Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, completing assignments in a thorough, accurate and timely manner
- Ability to perform required project tasks independently & in a team atmosphere
- Ability to work across teams and with multiple supervisors, both on and off-site
Required Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, social services, or related field
- 2 years of applicable work experience
- Valid South Carolina driver’s license and insurance
- Sensitivity to and strong concern for the needs of children, youth, and their families
- Technologically proficient in all office technology systems including developing spreadsheets, word processing, email, and CISDM.
- Previous experience in a student data or case management system is highly preferred.
Salary : $38,000 - $40,000
