Male Leadership Coach

Description

Male Leadership Coach

Austin, Texas and surrounding Metropolitan Areas

Male Student Achievement Program

 This position is scheduled to start July / August 2024

 Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation’s largest and most effective dropout prevention organization. For 40 years, Communities In Schools has been helping students achieve in school, graduate, and go on to bright futures. The CIS Male Student Achievement Program (MSAP) is a transformative leadership and peer support program for young men who are at high risk of dropping out of high school. MSAP identifies male-identifying students who have poor attendance, are at risk or are already involved with the juvenile justice system and are on the path to dropping out and cultivates a “positive brotherhood” to empower students with the support and skills to reduce or stop risky behaviors and make positive, informed choices about their relationships, physical health, and future.

MSAP offers curriculum-based, experiential group activities grounded in the leading adolescent development research. The pillars of the MSAP are critical mentoring, leadership development, developing a positive view of male masculinity, social emotional learning, academic coaching, and post-secondary access. The program works by developing a close relationship with a skilled caring adult, creating a community of accountability among the young men, expanding horizons through enrichment experiences and exposure to college and career opportunities in Central Texas, and creating leadership opportunities and a chance for students to give back to the community.

CIS of Central Texas is currently seeking full-time Male Leadership Coaches for the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, to support young men who are struggling with unmet basic needs and lack of positive male role models. The Male Leadership Coach provides on going case management services that include individualized supports, crisis intervention, psycho-educational groups, basic needs assistance, academic support, home visits, parent engagement activities, and assistance identifying and accessing community resources. In addition to these services, the MSAP Coach will support participants to examine both individual interpersonal identity development, explore their own identities and strengths and learn and practice leadership skills throughout the year, culminating in a service project they have organized. The MSAP Coach will also provide support for goal-setting and future planning through career exploration activities, enrichment opportunities, college visits, and development of post-graduation plan. The Male Leadership Coaches must demonstrate growth mindset; share lessons learned and new innovations with teammates; hold self and team members accountable for project success and operate with a family- and child-first mindset.

This is a campus-based position and working hours may fall outside of typical work hours. Occasional evening and weekend work is expected.

Role Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and facilitate MSAP curriculum in groups to eligible male-identifying students on designated campuses
• Promote the MSAP program to appropriate target groups
• Provide assessments, referrals and case management services in close consultation with the CIS campus Program Manager and Higher Education Coach
• Provide individual supportive guidance and crisis response as appropriate
• Plan and facilitate opportunities for students to participate in leadership workshops, services learning projects, enrichment and career exploration opportunities, and college campus visits
• Plan, coordinate and lead campus and community service-learning projects such as Live In Peace Week activities
• Support end-of-year celebrations such as National Decision Day when seniors share their college plans with classmates and families and celebrate their decision to continue their education
• Timely and accurate completion of case management documentation requirements, including writing detailed case notes, entering data into a database system, and navigating technology tools used for digital case management
• Prepare and submit regular and timely reports as required
• Maintain a positive relationship with CIS staff and campus personnel
• Participate in the CIS approach to service delivery and problem solving
• Promote and maintain CIS culture, values, and systems
• Perform other activities and duties as directed by the MSAP Program Director or Sr. Program Director for College, Career and Military Readiness

Required Qualifications

• • Minimum of two (2) years of experience working directly with boys and young men of color, preferably in a school-based setting
  • Demonstrated group facilitation skills
  • Demonstrated cultural acumen including the ability to engage with and support a diverse community
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive and productive relationships to effectively collaborate with CIS staff, school personnel and community partners
  • 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
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, counseling/guidance, or related field is preferred, or the equivalent of relevant experience and training
  • Demonstrated English/Spanish speaking skills is preferred
  • Lived experience as a Black or LatinX male is preferred

Reporting Structure:  This position is supervised by the Program Director for Male Student Achievement Programs

What You Bring:  First and foremost, we are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education.  We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You will be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level. We encourage those with the following identities to apply: Black, Latinx, Asian American, and Pacific Islander, Indigenous people, LGBTQIA+ and non-binary people, veterans, people living with disabilities, and others with lived experience being part of marginalized communities.   

What We Offer:  CIS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary for this position is  $3,550 mo.  We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, paying 100% of the employee premium for the base medical insurance plan and we provide subsidy to support coverage for spouse/domestic partner and children. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, professional development, and a 403(b) plan with an employer match. We also offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day.  

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