Wellness Center Case Coordinator (24.25 School Year)

Company Description

Who we are: KIPP St. Louis is part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis City. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission, vision, and equity statement.

Mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

Equity Statement: KIPP St. Louis is committed to becoming an anti-racist and anti-sexist organization by confronting inequities, barriers, and oppressive policies and systems.

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and at full growth, we will educate nearly 3,600 students and hundreds of alumni. Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate individual to join our team as the Wellness Center Case Manager/Coordinator, a newly established position aimed at connecting our most at-risk students to essential community resources in order to help them experience increased academic success and achieve positive wellness outcomes. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, showcasing a strong entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to build relationships, network effectively, and make valuable community connections.

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt, 10-months, Grant-funded position (two years)

Tentative Start Date: July 22, 2024

This position is grant-funded and is available until the end of the 2025-2026 school year

On a day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:

Resource Identification:

• Research and identify relevant community resources within the St. Louis area that can benefit students and their families.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with local agencies and organizations to enhance the support network available to our students.

Family Engagement:

• Conduct regular meetings with students and their families to assess needs and ensure they are connected with appropriate community resources.
• Facilitate communication between families and external agencies to streamline the process of accessing essential services.
• Conduct occasional home visits (always in pairs and with no mandatory home entry; the goal is to use this strategy as needed, to support families in connecting with community agencies.)

Program Evaluation and Data-Tracking:

• Implement program evaluation strategies to assess the effectiveness of Wellness Center initiatives and interventions.
• Track and analyze data to ensure compliance with grant guidelines and optimize the efficient use of funds.

Survey Coordination:

• Administer and analyze monthly family and student needs surveys to gather valuable feedback.
• Utilize survey data to identify trends, areas of improvement, and inform the development of targeted Wellness Center initiatives.

Community Engagement Events:

• Collaborate with the Manager of Mental Health to organize quarterly family resources and community events.
• Utilize data gathered from surveys to tailor events that address specific needs and concerns within the community.

Qualifications

What you bring to the table: 

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining community relationships.
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Familiarity with program evaluation and data tracking.
• Willingness to occasionally conduct home visits (training provided).
• Commitment to the well-being of our student population.
• This position will follow the school calendar (including all school breaks and holidays) but have slightly different working hours than our schools, to best meet the needs of families:
  • Monday - Friday, 10 am-6:30 pm; on days when there is a family engagement event, your hours will be flexible to accommodate the later evening 

Additional Information

Compensation: The salary range for this positi