Description

The Student Support Specialist will provide the coordination and delivery of student based services at designated school site.

Requirements

• Perform functions of case manager to include individual/group case management, assessment, linkage to service providers, home visitations, and additional follow up as needed to further improve student attendance, increase academic performance and/or decrease behavioral incidents. All interactions with student, community provider and/or family to be documented in CISDM on a daily basis.

• Assist, when requested, to supervise students in teacher-planned activities and assist teacher with classroom management.

• Provide school based team with continuous feedback regarding students’ progress, behavior, and any incidents relating to students’ overall wellbeing.

• Maintain and assist students in adherence to the disciplinary code employed at the designated school site.

• Adequately record in writing all professional contacts with any student and his/her family in CISDM.

• Confer regularly with school based team regarding student progress and needs in areas of academic, attendance and behavior.

• Provide transitional support service to students who transition into and/or out of the program, working with respective guidance departments at sending school within School District.

• Encourage parental involvement in project activities; create written notification of events and follow up when appropriate.

• Collaborate with appropriate school officials regarding services provided to students and their families.

• Participate in regular supervision and team meetings as scheduled by lead administrator and/or supervisor.

• Intervene in crises/threat assessments as warranted by students and their families and provide requested communication to school district during and post event(s).

• Provide individual/group counseling and case management for identified students.

• Serve as well-informed ambassador in furthering the CISEPA mission, its goals and programs

• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor and/or Program Manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Remain mission focus 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.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to manage details and work independently

• Ability to work effectively in changing work environment

• Work effectively with diverse populations, including students, faculty, administration, and community groups

• Proficient in standard computer programs (Microsoft or other applications)

• Ability to work effectively in changing work environment

• Highest degree of personal integrity.

• Courteous, respectful, and collaborative approach.

• Personal initiative and resourcefulness.

• Top quality standards for own work.

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology or related field

• A minimum of 1-3 years relevant experience within public education or community-based organization

• The ability to work effectively with a broad range of representatives from public and private service organizations, public education, neighborhood organizations, parent groups, and local government

• Experience in case management and youth counseling

• Experienced leadership for on-site coordination of service providers, volunteers, parents, students, and school staff

• Knowledge of local human service network and effective teen behavior modification interventions

• Ability to manage details and work independently

POSITION STRUCTURE:

• Full-time, non-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: Site Coordinator Lead