ELECT SITE ADMINISTRATOR

SUMMARY:

The Site Administrator is a school-based position under the direct supervision of the principal in the assigned school site and works under the direction of the Director of ELECT.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

·         Completing individualized academic, attendance and social service plans

·         Completing monthly reports for PA Department of Welfare and PA Department of Education

·         Referring students for TANF Temporary Assistance to Needy Families

·          Assist in identifying child care services/providers.

·         Making social service referrals, following-up outcomes, updating student profiles.

·         Identifying additional providers and developing linkages knowledge of court issues facilitating parenting issues, communications skills, employability, and responsible fatherhood issues.

·         Conducting workshops and presentations, including identifying and scheduling outside presenters (topics include: health nutrition, family planning, parenting skills, substance abuse prevention, violence prevention, preparing children for school).

·         Assisting in summer and post-high school job/educational placements/possible home visits.

·         Home visits  and coordination referrals to needed agencies

·         Conducting small group and individual counseling sessions and developing peer support groups.

·         Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

·         Experience working with adolescents or programs within schools

·         Knowledge of the County Assistance Programs and community resources

·         Excellent telephone skills

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Excellent organizational skills

·         Familiarity with basic computer hardware and basic software applications

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Completion of a Social Work degree or related field from an accredited college or university (preferably a Master’s degree).

·         Good editing and proofreading skills

·         Must work effectively with all levels of staff and management.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION

Communities in Schools of Philadelphia, Inc., will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.