Site Coordinator- West Seattle High School Part-Time

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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The mission of Communities in Schools of Seattle (CIS-Seattle) is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

CIS-Seattle works in under-resourced schools to ensure that all students have the support they need to succeed in school and life. CIS is the nation’s leading dropout prevention program founded on the premise that students can and will achieve academically when resources to address their academic and social needs are tailored, coordinated, and accessible. CIS-Seattle is an accredited CIS affiliate operating as an independent nonprofit organization at 9 schools in South and Southwest Seattle. Case-management support is provided to approximately 10% of students at each school who are at risk of dropping out – identified by three primary risk factors: low attendance, lack of school engagement, and class failure. Our students come from low-income backgrounds (81%), are students of color (90%), and have experienced homelessness or have been involved in the foster care system (13%).

Position Status: Exempt, .443 FTE (20hrs/wk for 44 weeks, 6 weeks off in the summer, 2 weeks off for winter break). Some evening and weekend work required.
Location: West Seattle High School
Reports to: Associate Director
Benefits: Full medical and dental, 403(b) plan. Paid vacation, sick and holiday time.
Pay Range: $21,000– $23,000 annual salary. Commensurate with experience.

Site Coordinator Role

The Site Coordinator (SC) organizes resources necessary to address the social and emotional needs of students who are at risk of dropping out of school. Through the coordination of individual and group interventions, as well as prevention activities, the SC is a key player within the school to help students toward graduation. The SC provides confidential, developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive interventions, services and support to students needing additional resources in order to make a positive connection to school. The SC forms partnerships with the community and other agencies to help provide these resources. Responsibilities may change based on the needs of the program and school.

Responsibilities Include:

School-based Services: 75% of time
• Provide and/or coordinate individual and group intervention for teens affected by substance abuse, mental or physical health concerns, pregnancy or parenting, gangs, domestic violence, homelessness, as well as youth involved in foster care or with juvenile courts.
• Coordinate implementation of the needs assessment and annual site operations plan in partnership with the site.
• Successfully build relationships with community members and service providers for identified program needs; identify and incorporate various community resources that best meet the needs of the school site and its students.
• Connect students to college, career opportunities, internships
• Provide 4-6 school-wide activities per year.
• Provide support and resources to student’s families.
• Maintain effective relationships with students, their families, school staff and administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Evaluation and Documentation: 10% of time
• Document progress and track student and family outcomes in CIS database.
• Ensure accurate documentation.
• Track outputs and outcomes to meet grants and other CIS grant reporting requirements.
• Provide program information and overview of accomplishments to the Executive Director, CIS board, and District personnel as appropriate.

General Administrative Tasks: 15% of time
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings with school staff, the CIS team, and other resource agencies involved in collaborative services.
• Conduct outreach and develop partnerships with other agency service providers.
• Participate in CIS planning and program evaluation.
• Represent CIS at events and meetings, as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with all CIS staff to maintain a positive CIS image; Understand and demonstrate the CIS mission, goals and initiatives within the community.

Required Qualifications
• Commitment to social justice, racial equity and an understanding of institutionalized racism.
• Commitment to helping young people stay in school and prepare for life.
• AA degree with five plus years’ experience working with teens or young adults, Bachelor’s degree with three years’ experience working with teens or young adults, or Master’s degree with one year of experience, or equivalent.
• Strong youth engagement and relationship-building skills, particularly with vulnerable youth.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with schools, students, parents, community representatives and the general public.
• Excellent facilitation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Flexibility, collaborative spirit.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Valid Washington state driver’s license, access to reliable transportation and proof of adequate vehicle insurance coverage.
• Ability to lift 25lbs on an occasional basis.

Desired Qualifications:
• Experience in education, social services, counseling, juvenile justice, or anti-poverty.
• Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, economic status, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Comfort and competency in a multi-cultural environment.
• Training in grief counseling with adolescents.
• Ability to speak in a language in addition to English, especially Spanish and/or Somali.

Position Closes 11:59PM January 18, 2019. Please email a cover letter and resume to Associate Director, Beth Graves at beth@cisseattle.org

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