COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIRECTOR
Company: Counseling in Schools
Location: New York
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Counseling In Schools (CIS) is a dynamic community-based
organization founded in 1986 with a mission to promote the
emotional and social growth of children so that they can thrive in
school and succeed in life. For nearly 40 years, Counseling In
Schools has created and fostered relationships with local schools,
homeless shelters, and communities to enable New York City's
children to thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally. Our
expert team includes licensed mental health and youth development
professionals who fully integrate into the community, providing
programs that equip children, families, teachers, and
administrators with the right tools for preventing and coping with
the challenges they face. We envision and work toward a bright
future, full of possibilities, where each child can flourish and
reach their full potential.
Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following
overview of this role before making an application.
Counseling In Schools is currently seeking a Community School
Director.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing on-site CIS team - including running team meetings,
approving timesheets, approving invoices and expense reports; and
acting as a liaison to CIS Clinical, Program Director and Admin
teams.
- Creating, coordinating and attending meetings with
stakeholders, including PTAs, student leaders, parent coordinators,
parent leaders, school leadership teams, cabinet members, and other
community-based organizations to foster communication and increase
student access to support.
- Collect, analyze and use data to inform decision making and
program implementation.
- Developing a resource database, sent to families as a
newsletter, which highlights community-based services.
- Organizing school-wide initiatives, including neighborhood
family fairs.
- Organize a monthly mental health initiative as required by
certain schools.
- Coordinating family outreach for school visiting providers
(i.e. Vision Van).
- Sharing information through faculty presentations, parent
summits, resource fairs and the creation of a resource manual.
- Researching and identifying community resources and assisting
family access to the identified community resources.
- Familiarity with remote learning platforms including G Suite,
Zoom, Webex, Microsoft Teams, etc.
- Creative and innovative thinker.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- The ability to multitask and prioritize assignments &
tasks.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional leadership skills and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Significant supervisory experience.
- Commitment to professional development.
- Demonstrated goal orientation and focus on outcomes and
results.
- A demonstrated ability to effectively work with students who
have been traditionally under-served including English Language
Learners, children with special needs, children who have been or
are currently involved in the child welfare system, or children
living below self-sufficiency.
- An entrepreneurial spirit that embraces creativity and hard
work.
- Bilingual Spanish/English Skills Major Plus.
Requirements:
- 5-7 years experience working with young people (in-school
and/or out-of-school settings).
- Master's Degree in Social Worker, Education or related
field.
Benefits & Paid Time Off:
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 plus days of PTO plus paid holidays
which allows you to recharge and return to work refreshed and
motivated.
- Health Care Coverage: We understand the importance of your
health and well-being. As part of our commitment, we provide a
fully company-sponsored plan as well as other options for
comprehensive healthcare coverage that includes medical, dental,
and vision benefits, ensuring that you and your family have access
to quality healthcare when needed.
- Transit Check Program: To make your daily commute more
convenient and cost-effective, we provide a transit check program
that allows you to cover transportation expenses using pre-tax
dollars. This benefit contributes to a greener and more efficient
commute.
- 401(k) Plan: Planning for your future is essential. Our 401(k)
plan enables you to save for retirement while benefiting from
company contributions, ensuring financial security in your later
years.
- Life Insurance: Your peace of mind is paramount. We offer life
insurance coverage to provide financial support for your loved ones
in the event of unforeseen circumstances, demonstrating our
commitment to your family's well-being.
- Referral Bonuses: We all have friends in our field of work.
Refer a friend or colleague to work at CIS and receive a bonus once
they join our team!**Benefits are subject to change.
Compensation:Salary Range: $70K-75K.
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Keywords: Counseling in Schools, Westport , COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIRECTOR, Executive , New York, Connecticut
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