Community School Assistant at Counseling in Schools – Brooklyn, New York

Counseling In Schools (CIS) is a dynamic community-based organization founded in 1986 with a mission to promote the emotional and social growth of children so that they can thrive in school and succeed in life. For nearly 40 years, Counseling In Schools has created and fostered relationships with local schools, homeless shelters, and communities to enable New York City’s children to thrive – academically, socially, and emotionally. Our expert team includes licensed mental health and youth development professionals who fully integrate into the community, providing programs that equip children, families, teachers, and administrators with the right tools for preventing and coping with the challenges they face. We envision and work toward a bright future, full of possibilities, where each child can flourish and reach their full potential.

Counseling In Schools (CIS) is currently seeking a part time (25 hour/ wk Monday - Friday) Community School Assistant providing programmatic support in a Brooklyn High School located in East Flatbush, tasked with the goal of increasing student attendance, family engagement and caregiver communication. The Community School Assistant supports the program by carrying out tasks that ensure programs run smoothly and we can provide quality services to administration, students, and their families. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a range of activities that will assist this organization's leadership.The candidate filling this role will be responsible for conducting regular outreach to families including student attendance outreach, coordination and facilitation of workshops and meetings for families, assistance with school events and trip planning, assistance with identification of community resources available to families and more.

This position may require additional occasional evening and weekend hours, based on program and organizational needs. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing administrative and programmatic support to the CSD and CIS team.

• Take accurate and comprehensive notes at meetings.
• Completing projects as assigned by CSD in a timely manner.
• Keeping track of receipts.
• Assisting with filing/scanning, photocopying, and mail projects.
• Tracking and anticipating office and program needs to order supplies.
• Schedule meetings and manage calendars.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is a plus- ability to conduct outreach to families.
• Engage parents and families on a regular and consistent basis to create partnerships and build relationships
• Conduct regular outreach to families regarding student attendance
• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of workshops and meetings for both students and their families
• Support students and empower families to prioritize student’s academic growth and focus
• Other duties as assigned by Community School Director

Assist in Planning of community school events

• Helping to create fun and engaging activities for students and caregivers.
• Promoting social emotional activities and cultural fairs to students and families.
• Creating flyers and promoting events.
• Participation in school-wide and school building events.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Strong writing and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Word Processing (MS WORD), and Spreadsheets (EXCEL), PowerPoint presentations.
• Experience with data entry and database system maintenance.
• Highly creative; skilled multi-tasker, precise attention to detail, and initiator; flexible.
• Experience working with day and afterschool programs.
• Experience with youth and adolescents.
• Works collaboratively in a team-based setting.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure and operate with a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality.
• NYC DOE fingerprints will be required during the hiring process.

• Associates Degree required

Benefits & Paid Time Off

• CIS provides sick time to all employees, employees earn one hour (1) of paid sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked, up to a maximum of (40) forty hours of paid sick leave per year.
• Transit Check Program: To make your daily commute more convenient and cost-effective, we provide a transit check program that allows you to cover transportation expenses using pre-tax dollars. This benefit contributes to a greener and more efficient commute.
• Referral Bonuses: We all have friends in our field of work. Refer a friend or colleague to work at CIS and receive a bonus once they join our team!
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  **Benefits are subject to change.

Reports To: Community School Director

Compensation: Salary Range: $22.00-$25.00 hourly; commensurate with experience

Additional Information:

This position is part-time (25 hours/ wk) Monday-Friday in-person. This position may require additional occasional evening and weekend hours, based on program and organizational needs.