Student Support Coordinator; High School

Student Support Coordinator (High School)

Central High School, Lunenburg County Public Schools – Victoria, Virginia.

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time
Exempt, Full-Time
Occasional evening/weekends required

Reports to:

Regional Director of Embedded Operations, CIS.

Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Flexible Spending, PTO, Holidays, Retirement Matching.

The Student Support Coordinator is responsible for providing school‑wide wrap‑around, drop‑out prevention and intervention plans, including case management and related services. Responsibilities include overall planning and managing Communities In Schools operations at the assigned school and implementing the CIS model of integrated student services with Tier 1, 2 and 3 supports.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related area – Master’s degree preferred. Recent experience working directly with youth, a history of tackling challenges independently with quick action and creative solutions, and ability to work effectively in a team and/or school setting are required. A valid VA driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

• Conduct annual needs assessment at assigned school and collaborate with stakeholders (students, parents, principal, school staff, service providers and volunteers) to prioritize and address student needs.
• Develop a school support plan focusing on identified student needs, risk factors, and assets. The plan will include measurable objectives, procedures for delivering school‑wide services, targeted and sustained interventions and services, monitoring and adjustment of services, and evaluation and reporting of progress and outcomes.
• Coordinate and manage student referrals, identifying additional students as appropriate and/or necessary.
• Develop a caseload of students in compliance with agency expectations and connect them with appropriate supports. Provide case management; coordinate delivery of integrated supports, engaging in best practices.
• Develop and implement school‑wide supports focusing on prevention, enrichment, and support for school culture and climate.
• Establish and maintain relationships within the community that benefit the school and students. Actively engage stakeholders to support program planning and act as an advocate for students to encourage program participation and student achievement.
• Model and utilize best practices for family engagement to increase parent involvement and connectivity.
• Ensure that data is collected, entered and reported to appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner. Analyze data to guide ongoing individual service delivery and programmatic evaluations.
• Follow established protocol regarding confidentiality, data storage, and use of technology.
• Effectively manage resources, including program site budget, in‑kind/cash donations, volunteers, partners, grants, and meet all reporting requirements.
• Assist in the recruitment, orientation and training of service providers, volunteers and student interns.
• Adhere to branding standards in all communication formats.
• Understand the role of the Student Support Coordinator as it pertains to development strategies and participate in appropriate activities such as storytelling, tours, etc. Be an advocate/ambassador for the organization.

• Ability to develop strong relationships with partners and school staff.
• Ability to react quickly and adapt to changing situations with minimum disruption.
• Ability to respond to the needs of students and meet those needs using appropriate and understandable measures.
• Ability to organize and prioritize effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.