About the Role
As the site-based leader at Marshall Middle School, the Program Manager will integrate CIS programming with school-wide activities to empower students, provide parent engagement, and support student success. This role involves managing CIS activities and programs to address academic and non-academic barriers for students and their families.
Responsibilities
- Conduct needs assessments to inform program design and resource identification.
- Maintain positive relationships with campus personnel and establish student referral processes.
- Implement data management systems for program evaluation and administrative efficiency.
- Coordinate hiring, onboarding, and training for team members.
- Develop professional development plans for team members.
- Provide ongoing supervision and conduct evaluations for team members.
- Communicate agency and school policies to the team and promote agency culture.
- Provide individual counseling, facilitate groups, and manage crises for students.
- Conduct outreach to parents and develop parental involvement strategies.
- Perform case management and participate in the CIS team approach to service delivery.
- Represent CIS at school and community meetings and events.
- Organize and coordinate school and community events.
- Host events for personnel, teachers, and parents.
- Communicate information and activities using appropriate avenues.
- Perform other activities and duties as directed by leadership.
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, human services, or related field.
- Demonstrated English/Spanish speaking skills, highly preferred.
- Experience with crisis intervention, assessments, and referrals.
- Experience with group counseling and supportive guidance.
- Case management experience.
- Experience working with appropriate school-age youth and vulnerable populations.
- Experience working with parents/guardians and families.
- Experience providing individual supportive guidance and case management services.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive and productive relationships.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with CIS staff, school personnel, community partners, students, families, team members, and volunteers.
- Highly self-motivated and able to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on strength-based leadership.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Access to reliable transportation.
Skills
- Program Design
- Needs Assessment
- Campus Management
- Data Management
- Program Evaluation
- Hiring
- Onboarding
- Training
- Professional Development
- Team Supervision
- Team Evaluation
- Leading Team Culture
- Individual Counseling
- Group Facilitation
- Crisis Management
- Parental Engagement
- Case Management
- Community Outreach
- Event Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
Location
- In-person / Campus-Based
- Marshall Middle School
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Campus-Based
Experience Level
- Contingent on experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, human services, or related field
- MSW degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $48,000 / annual
Benefits
- Ongoing training, supervision, and career pathways into director-level roles.
- 4+ weeks of holidays.
- 3 paid weeks of summer break.
- 2 weeks of vacation time.
- Personal days and sick days.
- Financial stipends for qualified staff (Active Texas Mental Health License, Spanish proficiency, Supervisory roles).
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: 100% employer-paid employee medical plan.
- Family subsidies for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Communities In Schools of Central Texas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
