Student Support Coordinator

Reports to: Program Director

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt School(s) Served: University High School

At Communities In Schools of Michigan, we are “all-in” for kids. It is our passion—it is our mission. We provide resources and create communities of caring adults who work hand-in-hand with educators to make sure young people have the tools they need to stay in school and achieve in life. We are the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization, serving 1.5 million students in 2,400 sites across the country. We achieve this mission by hiring bright, creative, and innovative team members who have a passion for what we do.

At CIS, we are committed to cultivating an engaged culture where all are recognized and valued for their contributions. We intentionally build experiences and provide space for individual and group voices across multiple dimensions. We also hold the following talent beliefs:

● Every staff member is passionate and committed to our mission.

● Our work is grounded in the success of our students.

● Our decisions and priorities are guided by how we can fulfill our mission and serve kids with quality.

Communities In Schools of Michigan believes relationships are the cornerstone to unlocking a student's potential. We will succeed by including in our strategies, ingraining in our culture, and reflecting in our behaviors, anti-racist principles and practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a result, we break down immediate and systemic barriers to create sustainable equitable outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reliable transportation is required.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reports to the Program Director. The Student Support Coordinator is responsible for implementation of the CIS Model at the assigned school.

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Highly recommended: Experience working in education programs or school settings and/or experience working with children and adolescents

● Commitment to educational equity

● Adaptability as the landscape of CIS of Michigan continues to change and expand

● Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

● Strong relationship-building skills

● Ability to work with other CIS staff and district/school staff, students, and families

Build and Maintain Effective Relationships

● Develop good working relationships with school staff, parents, volunteers, and community partners

● Provide orientation and training for school staff, volunteers and community partners as needs are identified

● Complete an annual School Needs Assessment, implement a School Support Plan, and launch a School Support Team that includes appropriate school staff members, community partners, and service providers to support schoolwide goals and climate

● Organize family engagement and student activities in conjunction with the school district and community partners

● Collaborate within and beyond school sites to positively affect students’ success and re- engage students by building a lasting network of trust around them, providing relationships with caring adults, and improving their mindsets about education

● Communicate with CIS of Michigan and school staff effectively using tools like Restorative Practices

Coordinate Needed Services for Students and Families & Provide Case Management Services

● Design, implement, and partner with community organizations in order to coordinate programs, services, and resources that will benefit prioritized students as well as the entire student population (Tier I, II and III) within the CIS Service Delivery Model

● Work in collaboration with the CISM Program Director to lead efforts to broker resources for the school community and connect resources to meet identified needs of case managed students

● Provide case management services to students who have multiple identified needs or challenges according to their Student Needs Assessments by providing Tier II and III supports. Support categories include: academics, basic needs, behavioral interventions, college and career readiness, physical health, mental health, and social and life skills.

● Provide ongoing monitoring in the areas of attendance, behavior, coursework, and social emotional learning to ensure student-level data is accurately being assessed for growth and support needs

● Advocate for access to educational and health resources (physical and mental health) through an equity lens

● Provide appropriate referrals to outside agencies for students and families and broker in-school supports to eliminate access barriers

● Maintain secure case files on each student who is case managed Collect, Report, and Analyze Data

● Collect and enter data, and complete required reports by deadlines (monthly, quarterly and annually) utilizing the approved data management system (CISDM)

● Utilize available data to adjust School Support Plans as appropriate

● Evaluate the effectiveness of supports in achieving school and student individualized goals

● Create midyear and end-of-year reports for school and affiliate leadership

WORKING CONDITIONS:

● Full-time, in-person presence in assigned school and other district sites as needed

● Must have access to reliable transportation

● Consistent attendance

● Ability to meet deadlines

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

● Mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate

● Employee cell phone reimbursement ($30/month)

● Employee Health Insurance covered at 100% and access to employee paid insurance f ordependants; stipend offered for medical coverage opt-out

● Access to employee paid vision, dental, and life insurance plans available

● Employer paid short-term disability and access to employee paid long-term disability

● 401k employer match up to 3.5%

● School holidays and the month of July off, plus one sick day a month

● Salary: $40,000

Job Type: Full-time

Please submit a cover letter and resume to the Hiring Manager at hiring@cismichigan.org.

Communities In Schools is committed to a workforce that is representative of the varied communities we are privileged to serve. We provide a work environment that does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Communities In Schools prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Public school
• School

Application Question(s):

• Please list the names, phone numbers, and/or email addresses of 3 professional references that we may contact on your behalf.

Work Location: In person