Who We Are: Communities In Schools® (CIS) of Georgia is the state’s leading drop-out prevention organization. We serve 36 school districts across 32 counties in schools and beyond the classroom to ensure every student, regardless of race, zip code, or socioeconomic background, has what they need to realize their potential.

Our Solution to the Dropout Crisis: Every year, over 1.2 million students drop out of high school. The CIS model includes holistic supports and wraparound services implemented with high fidelity across our statewide network of affiliates, and is validated by a 5-year independent evaluation resulting in the strongest reduction in school dropout rates of any existing fully scaled dropout prevention organization.

Job Description

Reports To: Communities In Schools of Georgia Program Manager and School Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary: Coordinate and facilitate the provision of appropriate resources and supports to identified students to help them stay in school and graduate; encourage parent/caretaker involvement in the educational process of their student; provide individualized support to students and families.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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 and implement an Annual Site Operation plan with the school site team – appropriate school staff, Graduation Coach, and major partners and service providers
• Communicate with school principal or designee on a regular basis to seek input and report on program progress
• Partner with all school staff that focus on student support services
• Coordinate Needed Services for Students and Families
• Assist in seeking resources for the school community and connecting resources to meet identified needs
• Coordinate with CIS and school staff to identify the social service, educational, vocational and cultural needs of students and families
• Design, implement, and coordinate an array of programs, services and resources that will benefit students at risk as well as the entire student population (Tier I, Tier II and Tier III Integrated Student Supports)
• Provide and document short-term, crisis intervention service on an as needed basis
• Provide Case Management Services
• Provide case management to students with multiple identified needs/risk factors (Tier II and Tier III Supports)
• Conduct home visits and hold school conference to build one-on-one relationships with students and families
• Check attendance and contact parents of absent students
• Provide appropriate referrals to outside agencies for students and families
• Maintain a case file on each student case managed (Student Support Plan)
• Collect, Report and Analyze Data
• Collect data, compile and complete required reports utilizing the approved data management system (CISDM)
• Utilize available data to adjust Annual School Support Plan as appropriate
• Retain records for all services and activities provided and enter into CISDM (data management system)
• Attend meetings, training events, and other meetings as requested by Executive Director or school principal
• Participate fully in orientation and training, meetings, and other activities as required.
• Carry out other duties as determined by the Executive Director and/or Board of Directors for the successful operation of the program

SUPERVISION AND ACCOUNTABILITY:

Supervision is the shared responsibility of the Communities In Schools and the School Principal . The Site Coordinator will have reporting responsibilities to each.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, social sciences, education, or a related field, master’s degree preferred
• Three or more year’s experience in working with schools and/or families and children
• Basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong management and organizational skills
• Familiarity with education, health and human services, juvenile justice, and other family support services
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines, have the ability to multi-task, possess innovative and creative problem-solving abilities, be resourceful and function as an effective team member
• Valid Georgia driver’s license and proof of vehicle liability insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Will need a reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job duties?
• Are you a protected veteran?
• Will you now or in the future require employment-based visa sponsorship?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Marys, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person