Communities In Schools

Program Manager for Campus-Based Services
Pecan Springs Elementary School
________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Location: In-person / Campus-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports to: Program Director, Campus-Based Services
Supervises: May supervise AmeriCorps members, repositioned staff, interns, and/or volunteers
Starting Salary: $4,000 / month ($48,000 / annual) (contingent on experience) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
About Communities In Schools Rooted in community for over 40 years, Communities In Schools of Central Texas (CISCT) is a sophisticated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Austin, Texas. Communities In Schools (CIS) is a national organization that ensures every student has what they need to realize their full potential in school and beyond. At CISCT, our mission is simple: surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Position Summary CIS of Central Texas is currently seeking a full-time Program Manager to lead CIS services at Pecan Springs Elementary School located in Austin, TX. As the site-based leader, the Program Manager regularly interfaces with school administrators and personnel and is responsible for integrating CIS programming with school-wide activities to empower young people to set and meet goals, provide parent engagement and support, and help every student meet their full potential
This position provides a comprehensive array of clinical services while maintaining all the responsibilities and essential functions of the Program Manager position. The Program Manager is a key position at CIS and is responsible for planning, implementing, managing and facilitating CIS activities and programs on designated public-school campuses in the Austin/Central Texas area to support both academic and non-academic barriers to student success; these can include supports to a student’s parents and family.
As the site-based leader of CIS programs, the Program Manager regularly interfaces with school administrators and personnel and is responsible for integrating CIS programming with school activities. The Program Manager also provides leadership and support for CIS staff, AmeriCorps members, interns, and volunteers who may be assigned to the campus.
What You’ll Do
Program Administration 
<ul>
<li>Program Design and Support: You will conduct needs assessments and use these to inform program design and to help identify appropriate resources</li>
<li>Campus Management: You will maintain positive relationships with campus personnel, market the program appropriately and establish the student referral processes</li>
<li>Data Management and Program Evaluation: You will implement effective data management systems which will be used for evaluating program effectiveness and implementing efficient administrative systems on campus</li>
</ul>
Campus Team Management 
<ul>
<li>Hiring, Onboarding &amp; Training: You will coordinate the hiring of team members, provide orientation and training and establish goals and expectations for the team and individual team members</li>
<li>Professional Development: You work with team members to develop a professional development plan</li>
<li>Team Supervision &amp; Evaluation: You will provide ongoing supervision and support to individual team members and conduct new staff reviews and annual evaluations</li>
<li>Leading Team Culture: You will communicate relevant information including agency and school policies/procedures/practices to the team and promote and maintain agency culture/standards/systems</li>
</ul>
Student Services 
<ul>
<li>Counseling &amp; Facilitation: You will provide individual counseling to students, facilitate groups and practice crisis management as needed</li>
<li>Parental Engagement: You will conduct outreach to parents and develop parental involvement as needed</li>
<li>Case Management: You will perform case management and participate in the CIS team approach to service delivery</li>
</ul>
Campus and Community Relationships 
<ul>
<li>Represent CIS: You will represent CIS at school and community meetings and events and make presentations where appropriate</li>
<li>Event Management: You will organize and coordinate school and community events and advocate for the program. You will host “open houses” or other events for personnel/teachers/parents, and communicate information and activities using appropriate avenues</li>
</ul>
Additional Responsibilities The Program Manager will also perform other activities and duties as directed by the Program Director, Sr. Program Director, Regional Directors of Programs, or Chief Executive Officer.
What You Bring
<ul>
<li>Elementary School Experience</li>
<li>Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, human services, or related field; MSW degree preferred</li>
<li>Demonstrated English/Spanish speaking skills, highly preferred</li>
<li>Experience with crisis intervention, assessments, and referrals</li>
<li>Group counseling and supportive guidance</li>
<li>Case Management experience</li>
<li>Experience working with appropriate school-age youth and vulnerable populations</li>
<li>Experience working with parents/guardians and families</li>
<li>Experience providing individual supportive guidance and case management services</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive and productive relationships to effectively collaborate with CIS staff, school personnel, community partners, students and</li>
<li>families, team members, and volunteers.</li>
<li>Highly self-motivated and able to work both autonomously and collaboratively</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on strength-based leadership</li>
<li>Current CPR Certification</li>
<li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li>
<li>Access to reliable transportation</li>
</ul>
Why Join CIS?
<ul>
<li>Mission-driven work – Be part of a team that changes the trajectory of students’ lives.</li>
<li>Professional growth – Ongoing training, supervision, and career pathways into director-level roles.</li>
<li>Community impact – Build partnerships that extend beyond the classroom.</li>
<li>Generous paid time off: 4+ weeks of holidays, 3 paid weeks of summer break, 2 weeks of vacation time, personal days and sick days</li>
<li>Financial stipends for qualified staff:<ul>
<li>Active Texas Mental Health License (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT-A, LPC, or LPC-A)</li>
<li>Spanish proficiency</li>
<li>Supervisory roles</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Comprehensive Health Coverage: 100% employer-paid employee medical plan available, plus family subsidies, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan with employer match</li>
<li>Community-centered culture focused on impact, growth, and connection</li>
</ul>
For questions about this role, please contact <a href="mailto:Talent@ciscentraltexas.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Talent@ciscentraltexas.org</a>
Communities In Schools of Central Texas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

CISCT Program Manager Pecan Springs Elementary School - Austin ISD

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