Student Supports Manager - South Side of Chicago Schools

POSITION DESCRIPTION Student Supports Manager (SSM)

Make a Real Impact in Chicago Schools: Join Us as a Student Supports Manager

Are you passionate about youth empowerment mental health and educational equity Do you want to do more than just talk about change and make it happen daily in Chicagos classrooms Then this might be the opportunity for you.

Who We Are At Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chicago were laser-focused on one goal: helping students stay in school and succeed in life. Our non-profit partners with over 240 Chicago Public Schools to connect more than 75000 students and families with vital support services-from mental health counseling to enrichment programs. At the heart of our work are our Student Supports Managers (SSMs)-on-the-ground change agents embedded in schools across the city.

The Role: Student Supports Manager

This role specifically serves CPS/Charter Schools on the South Side of Chicago. This isnt a desk job. As an SSM youll work on site every day at a CPS school or Public Charter School managing a caseload of around 50 students who are facing real-life barriers to learning-things like attendance issues academic struggles trauma or behavioral challenges. Youll also help lead school-wide programs that build a stronger more supportive school community.

If youre energized by building relationships making systems work better for kids and creating real lasting change this is your kind of job

Your Core Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to support for a caseload of 50 students: provide one-on-one and small-group support track progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Design and deliver school-wide prevention wellness and engagement initiatives.
• Join or co-lead school-based teams like the Behavioral Health Team.
• Connect students and families with trusted community resources through our citywide partner network
• Maintain timely accurate case notes and student data in our system.
• Collaborate with CIS team members and school leaders to build a culture of support.
• Represent CIS in school meetings family engagement efforts and community events.
• As an SSM youll work on-site every day at a traditional CPS or public charter school.

What You Bring

• Masters degree required in Social Work or Counseling preferred (LSW/LPC or license-eligible is a plus).
• 3 years working directly with youth and families preferably in urban public schools.
• Strong cultural humility and ability to work effectively across diverse communities.
• Youre organized compassionate tech-savvy and ready to roll up your sleeves.
• Must have a valid drivers license and reliable daily transportation.
• Must pass a background check and not be on CPSs Do Not Hire list.

What Youll Get

• Salary range: $52000-$55000
• Full-time (11-month) role based in a CPS school site
• Training supervision and professional development with a mission-driven team
• Health and retirement benefits PTO and access to a citywide network of changemakers
• The opportunity to change lives one student one school at a time

This Work Isnt Easy-And Its Not for Everyone.

This role can be demanding. The pay is modest. The challenges are real. But for the right person the reward is unmatched: being the difference in a students life when they need it most.

If youre committed collaborative and driven by impact not ego we want to meet you.

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