POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reports to the Senior Regional Director. The Program Director is responsible for the data oversight and supporting the training of Student Support Coordinators, alongside the CISM Learning & Equity Supports. The Program Director will ensure fidelity to the CIS Model and quality delivery of services. This person will work with the Programs Team to ensure all Student Support Coordinators are providing consistent programming, utilizing best practices, and updating data according to CIS National’s Total Quality System (TQS) standards. The

Program Director will directly supervise and support a team of Student Support Coordinators.

Initial Implementation Role (since this position oversees new districts):

In April-June 2024, the Far Westside Program Director will lead the process to conduct Needs Assessments (NA) and Support Plans (SP) for schools that are new to the CIS partnership (4 schools in Benton Harbor). CIS of Michigan will support with making initial connections to district staff and principals, and the Program Director will be responsible for building and strengthening those relationships to aid in the NA and SP process.

The NA and SP process will involve regular travel to these school sites and communication with school- and district- level staff, students, families, and community members. It will also involve a detailed writeup of findings into the NA and SP templates, and entry into our proprietary data management system. Strong organization, communication, and writing skills are required. The Program Director will receive training in how to conduct a CIS Needs Assessment and Support Plan. These Needs Assessments and Support Plans are due in June 2024.

Additionally, the Program Director will work with a Student Support Coordinator in our new partner schools to design and implement Tier I supports April-September 2024.

Beyond September 2024, the Program Director will directly supervise Student Support Coordinators in their usual capacity as described above.

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Highly recommended: Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience

● Highly recommended: Minimum of 3-5 years experience in social service programs

● Experience working in education programs or school settings

● Experience working with children and adolescents and knowledge of trends and standards affecting the CIS program

● Commitment to educational equity

● Adaptability as the landscape of CIS of Michigan continues to change and expand

● Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

● Strong relationship-building skills

● Ability to work with leaders from all different parts of CIS of Michigan, communities, and school districts

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Directly supervise and coach Student Support Coordinators (SSCs) in Benton Harbor Area Schools and National Heritage Academies (Grand Rapids and Muskegon)

● Monitor program activities on a regular basis; address gaps and highlight effective practices

● Evaluate staff twice a year using CISM’s evaluation structure

● Engage in Collaborative Communication Plans and Performance Improvement Plans with staff as necessary

● Provide timely updates, feedback, and expectations to staff

PROGRAM STAFFING AND TRAINING:

● Support the recruitment, interviewing, and placement of well-qualified SSCs at school sites

● Collaborate with the Learning & Equity Supports Team to ensure thorough and timely training and onboarding of staff (including in CISDM, CISU, and other required materials)

● Identify and support professional development needs for continued learning of program staff

DISTRICT RELATIONSHIPS:

● Build and maintain relationships with district and school leadership to ensure consistency and point of contact

● Communicate regularly with principals to build relationships, provide updates, and seek feedback

● Along with the Director of Partnerships and Volunteers, build and maintain relationships with local community partners for programming purposes

IMPLEMENTATION:

● Support the implementation of programming in new schools, which includes completion of Needs Assessments and Support Plans, as described above

● Provide initial Tier I supports to schools and students, as described above

● Collaborate with the Senior Regional Director to monitor and spend funds available for program implementation

DATA/REPORTING:

● Run and review data reports and provide feedback to SSCs to ensure that all TQS reporting standards are met

● Collaborate seamlessly with the team’s Data Manager to support SSCs and ensure adherence to data best practices

● Contribute to reports for the Board of CIS of Michigan and other funders

MONITORING/FILE RETENTION:

● Ensure all data and files are monitored, filed, and tracked appropriately

WORKING CONDITIONS:

● Frequent travel throughout the Benton Harbor, Grand Rapids, Muskegon areas

● Must have access to reliable transportation

● Flexible work environment—the ability to work at home when not needed in-person for

services

● Consistent attendance

● Ability to meet deadlines

● All Administrative positions are year-long

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

● Mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate

● Ability to work from home

● Employee cell phone reimbursement ($30/month)

● Employee Health Insurance covered at 100% and access to employee paid insurance for dependants; stipend offered for medical coverage opt-out

● Access to employee paid vision, dental, and life insurance plans available

● Employer paid short-term disability and access to employee paid long-term disability

● 401k employer match up to 3.5%

● 3 weeks vacation, 10 holidays, and the week of July 4th off

● One sick day a month

● Salary: $60,000

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources at mix@cismichigan.org

Contract/Hourly

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Graphic Design & Social Media Specialist will design and create content for social media, marketing, and fundraising initiatives. This role will be approximately 60% social media content creation & management, and the other 40% will comprise of assisting the Marketing Director with graphic design. This person is responsible for designing helpful, engaging and valuable content to promote CIS of Michigan’s mission while successfully translating national branding standards to visual expression.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with mission based organizations or the field of education

• Post secondary education in Graphic/Fine Art Design, Marketing, Digital Design, or related field

• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and with Canva

• Extensive experience in managing social media, including creating and posting engaging reels, videos, and stories on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

• Experience designing digital content, including content for websites and newsletters

• Ability to work independently, multi-task and enjoy interfacing with staff

• Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently

• Strong writing skills for social media content creation

• Innate creativity and attention to detail are essential

• Commitment to CIS of Michigan’s mission, vision, and values; understanding and implementing ethical storytelling practices

• Strong problem identification skills, including the ability to problem-solve and generate creative solutions

• Portfolio must include work that is relevant to our brand and organization

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regularly create social media content, including designing images, creating and posting engaging reels, videos, and stories and written content

• Plan, schedule, and publish posts, reels, videos, and stories to maintain a consistent and engaging social media presence

• Monitor social media channels, respond to comments and messages, and engage in the online community

• Create visually compelling designs for various digital and print materials

• Make copy changes, proofread, and ensure content is press-ready

• Follow brand standards for all graphic design and social media content

• Work with the Marketing Director and Chief Strategy Officer on CIS of Michigan’s overall creative direction

• Perform administrative tasks and other duties as required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 10-15 hours a week, varies depending on seasonal needs

• Available for meetings during normal business hours

• Regular email communication

• Contractor holds own license to Adobe Creative Suite

• Participates in special projects as needed; work may include nights and weekends

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Ability to work from home 100% of the time

• Hourly Rate: $25-$30, based on experience and efficiency

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote

View posting and apply at: https://www.indeed.com/job/graphic-design-social-media-specialist-af5664565936cebb

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reports to the Program Director. The Student Support Coordinator is responsible for

implementation of the CIS Model at the assigned school.

Initial Implementation Role:

In April-June 2024, the Student Support Coordinator (SSC) will collaborate with the Program Director to conduct Needs Assessments (NA) and Support Plans (SP) for schools that are new to the CIS partnership (4 schools in Benton Harbor). CIS of Michigan will support with making initial connections to district staff and principals, and the SSC will be responsible for building and strengthening those relationships to aid in the NA and SP process.

The NA and SP process will involve regular travel to these school sites and communication with school- and district- level staff, students, families, and community members. It will also involve a detailed writeup of findings into the NA and SP templates, and entry into our proprietary data management system. Strong organization, communication, and writing skills are required. The SSC will receive training in how to conduct a CIS Needs Assessment and Support Plan. These Needs Assessments and Support Plans are due in June 2024.

Additionally, the Student Support Coordinator will work with the Program Director to design and implement Tier I supports April-September 2024.

Beyond September 2024, the Student Support Coordinator will be responsible for implementing the CIS Model at their assigned school (Benton Harbor High School).

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Highly recommended: Experience working in education programs or school settings

and/or experience working with children and adolescents

● Commitment to educational equity

● Adaptability as the landscape of CIS of Michigan continues to change and expand

● Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

● Strong relationship-building skills

● Ability to work with other CIS staff and district/school staff, students, and families

Build and Maintain Effective Relationships:

● Develop good working relationships with school staff, parents, volunteers, and community partners

● Provide orientation and training for school staff, volunteers and community partners as needs are identified

● Complete an annual School Needs Assessment, implement a School Support Plan, and launch a School Support Team that includes appropriate school staff members,community partners, and service providers to support schoolwide goals and climate

● Organize family engagement and student activities in conjunction with the schooldistrict and community partners

● Collaborate within and beyond school sites to positively affect students’ success and re-engage students by building a lasting network of trust around them, providingrelationships with caring adults, and improving their mindsets about education

● Communicate with CIS of Michigan and school staff effectively using tools likeRestorative Practices

Coordinate Needed Services for Students and Families & Provide Case Management Services:

● Design, implement, and partner with community organizations in order to coordinate programs, services, and resources that will benefit prioritized students as well as the entire student population (Tier I, II and III) within the CIS Service Delivery Model

● Work in collaboration with the CISM Program Director to lead efforts to broker resources for the school community and connect resources to meet identified needs of case managed students

● Provide case management services to students who have multiple identified needs or challenges according to their Student Needs Assessments by providing Tier II and III supports. Support categories include: academics, basic needs, behavioral interventions, college and career readiness, physical health, mental health, and social and life skills.

● Provide ongoing monitoring in the areas of attendance, behavior, coursework, and social emotional learning to ensure student-level data is accurately being assessed for growth and support needs

● Advocate for access to educational and health resources (physical and mental health) through an equity lens

● Provide appropriate referrals to outside agencies for students and families and brokerin-school supports to eliminate access barriers

● Maintain secure case files on each student who is case managed

Collect, Report, and Analyze Data:

● Collect and enter data, and complete required reports by deadlines (monthly, quarterly and annually) utilizing the approved data management system (CISDM)

● Utilize available data to adjust School Support Plans as appropriate

● Evaluate the effectiveness of supports in achieving school and student individualized goals

● Create midyear and end-of-year reports for school and affiliate leadership

Implementation:

● Support the implementation of programming in new schools, which includes completion of Needs Assessments and Support Plans, as described above

● Provide initial Tier I supports to schools and students, as described above

WORKING CONDITIONS:

● Full-time, in-person presence in assigned school and other district sites as needed

● Must have access to reliable transportation

● Consistent attendance

● Ability to meet deadlines

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

● Mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate

● Employee cell phone reimbursement ($30/month)

● Employee Health Insurance covered at 100% and access to employee paid insurance for dependents; stipend offered for medical coverage opt-out

● Access to employee paid vision, dental, and life insurance plans available

● Employer paid short-term disability and access to employee paid long-term disability

● 401k employer match up to 3.5%

● School holidays and the month of July off, plus one sick day a month

● Salary: $40,000

Communities In Schools is committed to a workforce that is representative of the varied communities we are privileged to serve. We provide a work environment that does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Communities In Schools prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Muskegon, MI 49442: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

View full position details at https://www.indeed.com/job/student-support-coordinator-timberland-charter-academy-nha-muskegon-66809c8e870e0f82

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reports to the Program Director. The Student Support Coordinator is responsible for implementation of the CIS Model at the assigned school.

Build and Maintain Effective Relationships

● Develop good working relationships with school staff, parents, volunteers, and community partners

● Provide orientation and training for school staff, volunteers and community partners as needs are identified

● Complete an annual School Needs Assessment, implement a School Support Plan, and launch a School Support Team that includes appropriate school staff members, community partners, and service providers to support school wide goals and climate

● Organize family engagement and student activities in conjunction with the school district and community partners

● Collaborate within and beyond school sites to positively affect students’ success and re-engage students by building a lasting network of trust around them, providing relationships with caring adults, and improving their mindsets about education

● Communicate with CIS of Michigan and school staff effectively using tools like Restorative Practices

Coordinate Needed Services for Students and Families & Provide Case Management Services● Design, implement, and partner with community organizations in order to coordinate programs, services, and resources that will benefit prioritized students as well as the entire student population (Tier I, II and III) within the CIS Service Delivery Model ● Work in collaboration with the CISM Program Director to lead efforts to broker resources for the school community and connect resources to meet identified needs of case managed students

● Provide case management services to students who have multiple identified needs or challenges according to their Student Needs Assessments by providing Tier II and III supports. Support categories include: academics, basic needs, behavioral interventions, college and career readiness, physical health, mental health, and social and life skills.

● Provide ongoing monitoring in the areas of attendance, behavior, coursework, and social emotional learning to ensure student-level data is accurately being assessed for growth and support needs

● Advocate for access to educational and health resources (physical and mental health) through an equity lens

● Provide appropriate referrals to outside agencies for students and families and broker in-school supports to eliminate access barriers

● Maintain secure case files on each student who is case managed

Collect, Report, and Analyze Data

● Collect and enter data, and complete required reports by deadlines (monthly, quarterly and annually) utilizing the approved data management system (CISDM)

● Utilize available data to adjust School Support Plans as appropriate

● Evaluate the effectiveness of supports in achieving school and student individualized goals

● Create midyear and end-of-year reports for school and affiliate leadership

Implementation:

● Support the implementation of programming in new schools, which includes completion of Needs Assessments and Support Plans, as described above

● Provide initial Tier I supports to schools and students, as described above

WORKING CONDITIONS:

● Full-time, in-person presence in assigned school and other district sites as needed ● Must have access to reliable transportation

● Consistent attendance

● Ability to meet deadlines

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

● Mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate

● Employee cell phone reimbursement ($30/month)

● Employee Health Insurance covered at 100% and access to employee paid insurance for dependants; stipend offered for medical coverage opt-out

● Access to employee paid vision, dental, and life insurance plans available ● Employer paid short-term disability and access to employee paid long-term disability ● 401k employer match up to 3.5%

● School holidays and the month of July off, plus one sick day a month

● Salary: $42,200

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Highly recommended: Experience working in education programs or school settings and/or experience working with children and adolescents

● Commitment to educational equity

● Adaptability as the landscape of CIS of Michigan continues to change and expand ● Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills ● Strong relationship-building skills

● Ability to work with other CIS staff and district/school staff, students, and families

Communities In Schools is committed to a workforce that is representative of the varied communities we are privileged to serve. We provide a work environment that does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Communities In Schools prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

View full position details at https://www.indeed.com/job/student-support-coordinator-woodworth-middle-school-7d32152c2d6f052d