Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chicago is a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and community organizations to help students stay in school and be successful. During the 2023-2024 school year, CIS of Chicago will partner with 238 Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and connect 2,250 services and programs to 78,000 students and their families by leveraging community partner programs and services. In addition, CIS of Chicago places full-time Student Support Managers (SSMs) in 38 of these schools - our Intensive School partners. Our staff in these schools provide intervention services to a caseload of 50 students per school, as well as connect support services to the whole school.

The Field Supervisor will help to manage a growing team of Student Support Managers (SSMs) embedded at our partner schools. The Field Supervisor will provide direct oversight to a group of SSMs as they implement an integrated student support program addressing individual and whole-school needs. The Field Supervisor will also act as a liaison with school administration and take on leadership roles within the organization.

Responsibilities:

Supervise a team of Student Support Managers (SSMs)

• Provide weekly, direct and group supervision for SSMs -- programmatic and clinical
• Plan and coordinate regular team meetings (in both virtual and in-person formats)
• Coordinate and provide professional development for the SSMs throughout the school year
• Implement on-boarding process for new hires
• Lead staff performance monitoring and reviews
• Update and maintain training manuals and procedures

Program Implementation

• Ensure the Communities In Schools model of Integrated Student Supports is implemented at each school site with fidelity to national standards and in compliance with Chicago Public School policies
• Establish relationships with school administration and manage meetings and regular communication with them throughout the year
• Work collaboratively across teams and departments within CIS of Chicago in service of our mission
• Represent and promote CIS of Chicago through site visits, speaking engagements, participation in community events, and occasional media opportunities
• Assist with other organizational and project activities, as needed

Data, Analysis and Reporting

• Monitor and audit data collection and program files for quality control and accuracy
• Analyze data for internal program improvement and external reporting
• Assist with preparation of proposals and reports related to fundraising, compliance and accreditation

Additional organizational responsibilities

• Work with Associate Director and Senior Director of Intensive Student Supports to ensure successful and sustaining implementation of program
• Participate in internal management teams as assigned
• Represent CIS of Chicago at events and meetings
• Lead or assist with other organizational projects as needed

Start date: July 1, 2024

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