College and Career Specialist

Important Notice: To be considered for employment and advance to the next stage of the hiring process, you must complete the following assessment. Click here to access the assessment: https://go.cultureindex.com/p/BIOTH1vlaBjl2MRQ About Communities In Schools of Memphis The mission of Communities In Schools of Memphis (CIS of Memphis) is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. The vision of CIS of Memphis is to strengthen our communities by addressing non-academic barriers to ensure schools have equitable access to services and interventions, empowering students to graduate from high school prepared for post-secondary opportunities. The organization's core values are passion, diversity, innovation, community and integrity. At CIS of Memphis, we are “all-in” for kids. It is our passion - it is our mission. At CIS of Memphis, we partner with Shelby County Schools, the Achievement School District, Charter Management Organizations, and Independent Charter Schools, to provide tailored resources and create communities of caring adults who work hand-in-hand with educators to make sure young people have the tools they need to stay in school and achieve in life. Through the implementation of our evidence based model of Integrated Student Supports, we provide targeted interventions and services by bringing community resources into schools, thus mitigating and eliminating non-academic barriers to student achievement. CIS of Memphis embeds full-time Student Support Specialists in schools to individually case manage students as well as connect the whole school to services. We achieve this mission by hiring bright, creative, and innovative team members who have a passion for what we do. Going forward, the organization is preparing to deepen its reach and impact and to thrive amid a resulting period of significant organizational growth. At CIS of Memphis, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer for the benefit of our employees and community. Requirements Brief Job Summary:  The College and Career Specialist will plan, manage and implement college and career support to in-school youth by helping them define their career aspirations and identify education and/or training to meet those aspirations and achieve their goals.  The College and Career Specialist will empower students to make informed decisions regarding career and educational plans in preparation for success in continuous education and training.  This will be achieved in part by providing resources to strengthen basic skills, soft skills, develop employability skills, tools to attend and navigate post secondary education, and offer opportunities for work experience. The College and Career Specialist will exemplify the on-going CIS  model/service delivery and work collaboratively across the organization to ensure equitable access to tools and resources needed for all stake holders to achieve in life.  Expectations of the position include, but are not limited to Build and maintain sustainable relationships with school partners, community partners, students, and families Recruit and complete the enrollment of eligible students into WIOA and CISM services Assist students with identifying personal interests and life goals  Incorporate various methods to provide basic skills remediation for students; tutoring and study skills training that will lead to literacy and numeracy skill increases Provide students with an opportunity to explore careers and understand labor market information, using a variety of career exploration tools and experiences  Work with students to increase communication skills, interviewing skills, writing skills, and appropriate work attire suggestions as it relates to the workplace. Review students' resumes and cover letters and provide feedback.  Assist students with job search skills, making contact with prospective employers and completing job applications Collaborate with Director of Career Pathways to provide work experience activities to youth that offer career exploration and skill development to enhance the youth’s work readiness skills Collaborate with Director of Career Pathways to ensure youth successfully complete the program Work with students to ensure educational success Responsible for collecting all appropriate documentation to ensure reimbursement of supportive services and incentives Modeling organizational values and strong character at all times  Leveraging expertise to support org-wide goals and initiatives Demonstrating an “All In for CISM” attitude     Education/Prior Experience:   Bachelors in Social Work, Counseling/Psychology, Youth Development or Education, with a preference for Masters level Social Work or Counseling/Psychology degree (years of experience, can be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree) Demonstrated relevant work or volunteer experience in education, social services, mental health or a related field desired  Knowledge of the CIS philosophy, process, history, and network a plus   Benefits BENEFITS Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Salary Range for the position: 49K-52K Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Long Term and Short Term Disability  Retirement Plan (401k) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)