SmartKids Coordinator – Zavala Elementary School

Youth and Family Engagement Coordinator

Are you passionate about working for an organization that serves to empower and uplift students through the education system by removing barriers and helping students realize their fullest potential? Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We achieve our mission by hiring bright, creative, and innovative team members who demonstrate a passion for what they do.

If this is you, are you All In For Kids?

Who we want:

Communities In Schools of Central Texas is seeking a qualified SmartKids Coordinator in Austin, TX to provide case management and student support services and provide after-school programming to students at Zavala Elementary School and living in the nearby public housing community.

To learn more about the SmartKids program, click here

Who you are:

First and foremost, we are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education. We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You will be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level.

What we offer:

CIS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The starting salary range for this position is $3,541.67/mo. Salaries are determined by qualifications and relevant experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and midpoint depending on experience and in alignment with internal equity.

Some of our benefits:

• Generous time off includes 4+ weeks of holiday and 2 weeks of vacation time
• CIS pays for 100% of the employee premium for the base medical insurance plan and we provide subsidy to support coverage for spouse/domestic partner and children
• Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options
• Professional development
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• We offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day

What you’ll bring:

• At minimum of two (2) years of professional experience working with youth in school-based setting or planning and facilitating after-school activities
• Experience working with parents and families, direct service delivery, and collaborating with community agencies
• Experience with crisis intervention, assessments, referrals, supportive guidance
• Access to reliable transportation is required
• Current CPR certification preferred
• English/Spanish speaking ability is strongly preferred
• A bachelor's degree in social work, human services or related field. A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience working directly with youth living in public housing communities may substitute for a degree

What you’ll do:

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver on-site service-learning programs, enrichment activities, recreational activities, family events, special events and occasional field trips for students living in public housing
• Provide school-based case management for designated students
• Coordinate the on-site service delivery team of AmeriCorps members, interns and volunteers
• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with campus CIS staff, housing authority personnel and other involved parties
• Communicate and coordinate with community partners as appropriate
• Prepare and submit regular and timely reports as required by funders, supervisor or Program Director
• Participate in the CIS team approach to service delivery and problem-solving
• Promote and maintain CIS culture, standards, and systems

Work Hours: SmartKids Coordinator will work at Zavala Elementary and at a housing site, leading the SmartKids afterschool program. Hours are 8:30 – 4:30 or 10 – 6 PM

Reporting Structure: This position is supervised by the campus Program Manager.

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Applications for SmartKids Coordinator positions will be accepted until the positions are filled.