Austin ISD

Are you passionate about working for an organization that serves to empower and uplift students through the education system by removing barriers and helping students realize their fullest potential? Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We achieve our mission by hiring bright, creative, and innovative team members who demonstrate a passion for what they do.

If this is you, are you All In For Kids?

CIS of Central Texas is currently seeking a full-time Program Managers to lead CIS services in Austin, TX. As the site-based leader, the Program Manager regularly interfaces with school administrators and personnel and is responsible for integrating CIS programming with school-wide activities to empower young people to set and meet goals, provide parent engagement and support, and help every student meet their full potential.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program Administration
• Program Design and Support : You will conduct needs assessments and use these to inform program design and to help identify appropriate resources
• Campus Management : You will maintain positive relationships with campus personnel, market the program appropriately and establish the student referral processes
• Data Management and Program Evaluation : You will implement effective data management systems which will be used for evaluating program effectiveness and implementing efficient administrative systems on campus
• Campus Team Management
• Hiring, Onboarding & Training: You will coordinate the hiring of team members, provide orientation and training and establish goals and expectations for the team and individual team members
• Professional Development: You work with team members to develop a professional development plan
• Team Supervision & Evaluation: You will provide ongoing supervision and support to individual team members and conduct new staff reviews and annual evaluations
• Leading Team Culture: You will communicate relevant information including agency and school policies/procedures/practices to the team and promote and maintain agency culture/standards/systems
• Student Services
• Counseling & Facilitation: You will provide individual counseling to students, facilitate groups and practice crisis management as needed
• Parental Engagement: You will conduct outreach to parents and develop parental involvement as needed
• Case Management: You will perform case management and participate in the CIS team approach to service delivery
• Campus and Community Relationships
• Represent CIS : You will represent CIS at school and community meetings and events and make presentations where appropriate
• Event Management: You will organize and coordinate school and community events and advocate for the program. You will host “open houses” or other events for personnel/teachers/parents, and communicate information and activities using appropriate avenues

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with appropriate school-age youth and vulnerable populations
• Experience with crisis intervention, assessments and referrals
• Experience providing individual supportive guidance and case management services
• Experience with group facilitation
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive and productive relationships to effectively collaborate with CIS staff, school personnel and community partners
• Demonstrated cultural competence when engaging diverse audiences including students and families, team members, school personnel, volunteers, and community partners
• English/Spanish speaking skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Highly self-motivated and able to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on strength-based leadership
• Experience working with parents/guardians and families
• Experience collaborating with community agencies
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, human services, or related field; MSW degree preferred
• Current CPR Certification

What You Bring : First and foremost, we are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education. We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You will be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level. We encourage those with the following identities to apply: Black, Latinx, Asian American, and Pacific Islander, Indigenous people, LGBTQIA and non-binary people, veterans, people living with disabilities, and others with lived experience being part of marginalized communities.

What We Offer : CIS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The starting salary for this position is $ $3,750/mo. Salaries are determined by qualifications and relevant experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and midpoint depending on experience and in alignment with internal equity. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, paying 100% of the employee premium for the base medical insurance plan and we provide subsidy to support coverage for spouse/domestic partner and children. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time and fall, winter and spring breaks, professional development, and a 403(b) plan with an employer match. We also offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day.

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Online applications will be accepted until positions are filled.