HK Student Support Specialist (Part-Time)

Department: Program Operations

Reports to: Student Support Manager

General Description:

The Houston Kids CIS Student Support Specialist provides referrals and coordinates on-site social services afterschool at one of three Alief ISD campus locations (Bush Elementary, Sneed Elementary and Youngblood Intermediate School).

 Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Provides referrals and coordinates on-site social services as needed for approximately 200 students and their families on elementary school campuses or 60 students and their families on the intermediate school campus.

  • Document all program services, collect data and produce statistical reports as necessary for project reporting and evaluation.

  • Administer surveys and/or other evaluation tools as necessary for project evaluation purposes.

  • Coordinate with other Houston Kids project partners to ensure effective overall service delivery and achievement of project objectives.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences or Social Work required.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

  • Two years of related work experience is required.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

  • Valid Texas Driver License.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work with multiple levels of supervision within CIS and the campus.

  • Experience working with youth, preferably in a school setting.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

  • Ability to meet short- and long-term deadlines.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Preference will be given to applicants with specific skill sets as requested by campus assigned principal i.e. bilingual, trilingual, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal/external community.

Compensation and Benefits:

Base Pay:             Starting at $25/hour

Additional Pay:  Applicable Pro-rated Bilingual Stipend (based on regular weekly hours)

Other Pay:          Business Mileage Reimbursement

Benefits:              1% CIS 403(b) Retirement Plan Contribution and Up to 5% CIS 403(b) Retirement Plan

Contribution Match