Reports to: Communities In Schools Program Manager

Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $42,000/year plus benefits

Anticipated start date: July 10, 2024

To apply, e-mail cover letter, resume, and 3 references to jobs@fc-cis.org. Interviews and selection will follow the hiring of Communities In Schools Program Manager (anticipated May 31 start date). Open until filled. No calls, please.

Family Connection-Communities In Schools of Athens seeks qualified applicants for eight new Communities In Schools Site Coordinators positions in six local schools to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life, utilizing a lens of JEDI – Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Responsibilities:

· In partnership with key stakeholders, coordinate creation, implementation, and monitoring of annual site operations plan, incorporating needs assessment, service delivery, data tracking, and evaluation/reporting.

· Secure community support and partnerships to meet school and students’ needs as identified in the site operations plan.

· Work with school team to identify students who need services. Provide tiered services to students and their families to identify and eliminate barriers to their academic/school success. Coordinate whole school and prevention activities..

· Coordinate and engage students in community service and service learning projects.

· Support and participate in school orientations, open houses, and parent events.

· Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers for school site.

· Assure all required data collection is entered into required data management systems (e.g. CISDM).

· Evaluate the effectiveness of services in achieving school-wide goals and addressing the needs of individual students. Monitor and adjust services as needed to maximize effectiveness and impact.

· Communicate closely with the Project Manager at all times.

· Provide written reports as required.

· Participate in all required trainings.

· Participate in FC-CIS Strategic Action Teams as appropriate.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Commitment to the mission of Family Connection-Communities In Schools of Athens

· Lived experience to the lives of students served

· Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Social Work or related field preferred; relevant experience may be substituted

· Experience working directly with youth

· Excellent writing, communication, and leadership skills

· Strong understanding of the Athens community, the population to be served, and the community systems that

serve youth and families, including schools, health systems, human services, and others

· Ability to work flexible hours

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and social media

· Valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and proof of adequate auto insurance coverage

· Ability both to work independently and to work in a team

· Fluency in Spanish required for two of the positions, a plus for all eight positions

· Must pass criminal background check

Family Connection-Communities In Schools of Athens is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, or political affiliation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 per year

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Commute:

• Athens, GA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Athens, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person