ELECT SITE COORDINATOR

SUMMARY:

The Communities In Schools’ Site Coordinator is a school-based position under the supervision of the Principal in the assigned school site and works under the management of the Director of the ELECT unit from the office of Communities In Schools of Philadelphia, Inc.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

·         Developing an individualized academic, attendance and social service plans for each participant; implementing the case management process for each participant

·         Facilitating and monitoring the success of each student evaluating all students’ credits, rosters and obtaining needed services to help students meet academic goals

·         Conducting intake interviews

·         Working closely with teachers, roster office, counselors, families, higher level institutions to achieve program goals for students.

·         Developing plans to accumulate needed credits for graduation

·         Organizing the flexible education program, independent study and Saturday schools credits

·         Accessing homebound instruction services.

·         Completing monthly reports for PA Department of Welfare and Education presenters (topics include: health and nutrition, family planning, parenting skills, substance prevention, violence prevention, preparing children for school, job skills, vocational and college information).

·         Assisting in summer and post-high school job/educational placements

·         Home visits coordination referrals to needed agencies

·         Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

·         Experience working with adolescents or programs within schools

·         Knowledge of school district policies for education are a plus

·         Some knowledge of the County Assistance Programs and community resources

·         Excellent telephone skills

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Excellent organizational skills

·         Familiarity with computer hardware and basic software applications

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Completion of a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university

·         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.