Post Secondary Coordinator

Overview:

Communities In Schools of Spokane County and our partners are seeking dynamic youth advocates and youth development leaders with exceptional initiative, who have a passion to build powerful relationships with youth and families, and the ability to steer the delivery of multiple projects and services in schools.

Position: Post-Secondary Coordinator

Location: University High School

Supervisor: CISSCProgram Director/Manager (employer) and designated school administrator

Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time (40 hours per week). Up to two (optional) weeks off over school breaks. Some evening and weekend work required. $19 - $21 per hour.

This position is grant funded from date of hire through June 30, 2024.

Benefits: Medical and Dental coverage. Simple IRA with 3% employer match. Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays.

General Function:

The Career and College Coordinator (CCC) provides high school students with opportunities for post high school training and education. The CCC is responsible for contributing to the overall planning and coordination of Communities In Schools of Spokane County (CISSC) operations and will support students through the implementation of the evidence-based CIS model of integrated student supports. The CCC will work with school administration, community partners and volunteers to coordinate resources necessary to address post-secondary education options for students who have identified vulnerabilities. The CCC will work with student support staff, particularly those involved in CTE to identify potential participants and to assist with the FAFSA and WAFSA application process. The CCC will collaborate with school administrators, school counselors and staff, other college access providers and community partners. The CCC brokers and/or provides confidential, appropriate and culturally competent interventions, services and supports to students and families. They also work in partnership with community partners and other agencies to assure additional resources are available for students and families.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

· Actively mentor identified students, delivering content and resources to assist with post high school training and education. Goal of 80% or more making a secondary commitment by June 2024.

· Work with school principals, school staff and local community partners to recruit and enroll high school students in job shadowing, exposure and placement.

· Meet with students individually to gather input on their interests, issues and perceived barriers to success.

· In collaboration with appropriate high school staff, monitor academic performance and track attendance for each student to ensure progress toward the goal of becoming post high school ready/eligible.

· Collaborate and communicate with the school's college counselor and other college access program providers to support college planning for students who have an interest in attending college.

· Submit student data, monthly program and grant required reports to the Program Manager as required.

· Work with partner mentor programs to recruit, train, assign and monitor mentors and volunteers as needed.

· Maintain records on mentors and volunteers as required by CISSC, NW Launch and WSAC.

· Organize, schedules, and chaperones field trips relevant to college and career exploration including career/employment fairs or campus tours.

· Attend professional development opportunities and other meetings as assigned.

· Attend occasional evening and weekend events.

· Coordinate or support a minimum of 3 family engagement events related to post-secondary education opportunities.

· Performs other duties as it relates to student support.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Knowledge of communities served by the high school where services are delivered.

· Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

· Organizing, performing, and prioritizing multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail.

· Experience with human relations and problem-solving ability.

· Handle a variety of tasks and projects on an ongoing basis, including meetings with students, volunteers, school personnel, parents/guardians, student serving non-profit and government organizations, business owners and other community members.

· Utilize proactive approaches to problem-solving with decision-making capability.

· Build relationship with diverse stakeholders, including staff and external partners.

· Be a "self-starter", able to work independently while observing and complying with WSAC grant requirements and CISSC accreditation standards.

· Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Must have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.

· Ability to pass a criminal background check once an offer of employment has been tendered.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Knowledge of the principles, theories, practices, methods and techniques applicable to career and technical education.

· Demonstrated ability to facilitate organized work groups of educators, industry representative and parent, community and labor leaders.

· Knowledge of labor market information for planning and implementation of career and technical education/work-based learning.

· Experience working with diverse populations and age groups.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Strong problem solving, interpersonal and organizational skills.

· Demonstrated ability to work directly and effectively with students.

· Effective team building, collaborative and consensus building skills.

· Functional computer skills.

· Excellent time and resource management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

· Bachelor's degree preferred or five years of experience in fields related to mentoring, leadership development, youth development, education, teaching or counseling.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Employees of CISSC work with at-risk youth and consequently will be exposed to conversations involving trauma which may induce vicarious trauma in staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

During a pandemic, the employee must be able to work in public, using appropriate protective equipment, directly with students and adults one on one or in groups. Employee must also be able to work remotely and use collaborative software in order to communicate with others and attend virtual meetings. Work is generally conducted in a school environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues. Work environment is moderately quiet. Employees must be able to handle stress that is involved in meeting strenuous deadlines and be flexible and able to interact with employees at all levels.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

The position may change based upon needs of the program and/or organizational needs and available funding. In compliance with federal and state regulations,

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20