Student Support Specialist - Academy Park High School

Student Support Specialist

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? Do you want to work for an organization that has valued its employees for over 40 years? We offer a generous paid time off package, school district holiday pay, comprehensive benefits, 401k Employer match, tuition reimbursement and a condensed summer schedule. $42,000 - $46,000 starting range based on experience and education level.

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

• 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 well-being.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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)
• Highest degree of personal integrity.
• Courteous, respectful, and collaborative approach.
• Personal initiative and resourcefulness.
• Top quality standards for own work.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

• 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

• Full-time, non-exempt
• Schedule may vary according to…