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Form of workAbout Communities In Schools of Memphis
The mission of Communities In Schools of Memphis (CISM) 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 CISM, we are "all-in" for kids. It is our passion - it is our mission. At CISM, we partner with Shelby County Schools and the Achievement School District, to provide 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 and our uniquely designed College and Career Readiness Programming, this school year we expect to connect approximately 8,400 students in 21 schools to targeted interventions, services, and life changing programming by bringing community resources into schools, thus mitigating and eliminating non-academic barriers to student achievement. CISM embeds full-time Student Support Specialists and College and Career Specialists In Schools to individually case manage students as well as connect the whole school to services. The CISM Care Coordination Program empowers families to make seamless connections to critical community-based resources that are tailored to meet the specific needs of the whole family through the delivery of intensive case management services in order to produce successful outcomes for children, advance families towards economic self-sufficiency, and living a life in accordance with their dreams. 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 CISM, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer for the benefit of our employees and community. Being smart and good at what you do is all that matters.
Brief Job Summary:
Reporting to and working in close partnership with the Care Coordination Manager, this individual will monitor and coordinate services for participating Spanish and English speaking Driving the Dream (DTD) families adhering to individualized care plans while evaluating outcomes and progress. The Care Coordination Specialist will connect participating families with resources and service providers to address underlying barriers, which in turn will foster an environment where their school aged child(ren) can excel. The Care Coordination Specialist will also collaborate with the Care Coordination Manager and his/her team on new program offerings as well as facilitate group sessions to introduce these findings to participants.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Driving the Dream (DTD) initiative is committed to fostering the development of a more connected and integrated network of agencies to address poverty in the Mid-South. To do this DTD is creating, facilitating, and monitoring an accountable system of care, composed of agencies whose staff are trained in a client-centered model that utilizes assessment tools within a shared data platform. This framework is a collaboration across a wide array of programs and services, with the goal of improving the effectiveness of service delivery by seamlessly, intentionally, and efficiently moving individuals and their families toward economic self-sufficiency and other life goals which they, the clients, identify.
The Care Coordinator Specialist position will be essential to this effort with the primary responsibility for working with Spanish/English speaking clients to develop care plans, connecting clients to needed services, and following up with clients and providers to assess progress toward client goals. This is a unique opportunity to help cultivate a completely new system delivery model that leads to a healthier, happier, and more hopeful community.
Major Duties:
- Provide telephonic outreach and in-person consultation to identified individuals who would like to join the program
- Document program participant assessments, care plans, case notes, and outcomes in CaseWorthy - the Driving The Dream shared data system
- Monitor incoming referrals to ensure weekly status updates are entered into CaseWorthy and referred participants are connected with identified resources
- Assess client needs, based on the Arizona Self-Sufficiency Matrix (ASSM), or other comparable needs assessment tool
- Based on the ASSM results, refer program participants to appropriate resources
- Coordinate and monitor services received by the program participants
- Maintain regular communication with all providers to ensure appropriate care is provided, and to reduce duplication of services
- Develop and update individualized care plans with DTD program participants which include client-identified measurable goals that improve outcomes and promote client autonomy
- Establish relationships with assigned clients and their supports and meet with each client as planned
- Establish effective working relationships and communication with service providers to ensure the smooth transfer of client information and optimize adherence to care plans
- Participate in Care Coordination Learning Collaborative meetings to share key learnings and discuss opportunities to improve the process
- Attend professional development trainings for the Driving The Dream model
- Serve as a point of information and resource for clients, fellow staff members, and service providers
- Be on call one weekend per month to accept referrals and defuse crisis situations.
- Facilitate trainings, workshops and information group sessions to address participants needs, improve lagging skills to promote goal achievement, and connect participants to providers and resources
- Perform other work as assigned
Successful Candidates possess the following skills and competencies:
- The ability to speak fluent Spanish and English
- This individual will have a working knowledge of the principles, practices and ethical standards of secondary transition and work experience; relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations; and applicable district policies and procedures
- The ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with employers, work-site supervisors and external agencies
- Willingness to learn, improve, and adapt quickly
- Has passion, sensitivity, and strong concern for the needs of our, youth, adults and their families
- Works effectively as a member of a team, providing direction, leadership, delegation , and possess strong organizational skills
- Possesses high level interpersonal and communications skills while working with a diverse population
- This individual should be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Embraces metrics and data-driven reporting to share and promote the success of CISM programs
- Possesses the integrity and determination to work both independently and as a member of a team
- Takes initiative and is innovative
- Thinks strategically and works toward practical goals and outcomes
- Possess the flexibility to accommodate evolving and unanticipated needs of programs
- Is detail-oriented and committed to follow-up and follow-through
- Has solid computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as database experience
Requirements
Education/Prior Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree a human service-related field (Master's preferred)
- At least two (2) years' experience providing social work, care coordination, case management, etc. in human services
- Experience managing and supporting client's needs
- A broad understanding of the local services and ability to connect clients to these services to meet their needs
- Ability to effectively interface with a wide range of partner community agencies
- Demonstrated commitment to the field and a passion for serving under-served and under-resourced individuals, families and/or communities; particularly people living in poverty
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The ability to speak fluent Spanish and English
- Must have a driver's license, proof of automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
Benefits
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive, competitive benefits package.
- Salary Range for the position: $43,000-$47,000
- 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)
