Site Coordinator - Harrison Morton Middle School

Full-time - Mid Level

Allentown, PA

About the position

The Site Coordinator at Harrison Morton Middle School is a pivotal role within the Communities In Schools (CIS) framework, focusing on the implementation of integrated student supports tailored to the unique needs of the school community. This position requires a dedicated professional who will work closely with the school principal and leadership team to conduct a comprehensive school-wide needs assessment. The Site Coordinator will be responsible for planning and executing school-wide, group-level, and individualized supports that address the identified needs of students and families. This includes monitoring the effectiveness of these supports and making necessary adjustments based on data-driven insights. The role also involves tracking student and school data to report on outcomes, ensuring that the initiatives are impactful and aligned with the CIS mission. In this role, the Site Coordinator will create an inventory of needs and assets within the school community by collecting objective data and surveying students, families, and school staff. Collaboration with school administrators and staff is essential to plan effective supports that prioritize the most pressing needs. The Site Coordinator will establish a School Support Team comprised of various school staff members who will meet regularly to support the delivery of planned programs and services. Additionally, the coordinator will partner with community organizations, nonprofits, and government agencies to bring vital resources into the school, ensuring that students and families have access to necessary support. The Site Coordinator will also be responsible for case managing students identified as at-risk of dropout, based on attendance, behavior, course performance, and other risk factors. Strengthening relationships between the school and parents/guardians through meaningful communication and family engagement events is a key aspect of this role. The coordinator will collect, track, and report data regarding school-wide, group-level, and individual student outcomes using the CIS web-based data management system, administer annual surveys to assess the effectiveness of programs, and deliver quarterly progress reports to the School Support Team and CIS administration. Participation in CIS training and professional development is expected, along with attendance at CIS and school events as required. The Site Coordinator will serve as a well-informed ambassador for CIS, furthering its mission and goals while remaining focused on student needs and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Create an inventory of needs and assets within a school community by collecting objective data and surveying students, families, and school staff.
• Collaborate with school administrators and staff to plan school-wide, group-level, and individual student supports that address the most highly prioritized needs.
• Establish a School Support Team comprised of various school staff who can meet regularly to support the coordinator and delivery of the planned programs and services.
• Partner with volunteers, nonprofits, and government agencies within the community to bring vital resources into the school.
• Case manage students identified as at-risk of dropout based on attendance, behavior, course performance, and identified risk factors.
• Strengthen relationships between the school and parents/guardians through meaningful communication and family engagement events.
• Collect, track, and report data regarding school-wide, group-level, and individual student outcomes using the CIS web-based data management system.
• Administer annual surveys to assess the effectiveness of student and family programs.
• Deliver quarterly progress reports to the School Support Team and CIS administration.
• Research and apply best practices from other Communities In Schools sites and from local and national educational and service programs.
• Participate in CIS training and professional development.
• Attend CIS events and school events as required.
• Serve as a well-informed ambassador in furthering the CIS mission, its goals, and programs.

Requirements

• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of representatives from public and private service organizations, public education, neighborhood organizations, parent/guardian groups, and local government.
• Knowledge of local human service networks and community resources.
• Ability to manage details and work in a team environment.
• Highest degree of personal integrity.
• Courteous, respectful, and collaborative approach.
• 'Delight the client' attitude.
• Personal initiative and resourcefulness.
• Top quality standards for own work.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in social work.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, more experience preferable.
• Experience in case management, youth counseling, oral and written communications, advocacy and negotiating, networking and team building, information gathering, and data collection.
• Experienced leadership for on-site coordination of service providers, volunteers, parents, students, and school staff.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.