Job Classification: Full-time hourly non-exempt; 40 hours per week/200 workdays per year
Reports to: Program Manager
Benefits: Medical/Vision/Dental with 100% employee premium paid by the organization; Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick time; 403b Retirement; Mileage reimbursement
Pay Range: $23 to $28 per hour DOE
Location: Sharpstein Elementary School (Walla Walla, WA)
Start Date: August 6, 2026 (anticipated)
SUMMARY
At Communities In Schools, our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. This position is responsible for the overall planning and implementation of the Communities In Schools model of integrated student supports in strong collaboration and partnership with building staff at identified schools. Our Integrated Student Supports model places Student and Community Advocates directly in schools to overseeing the implementation of the CIS model. They develop new strategies and community partnerships to provide additional support and resources to students and families through confidential, developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive interventions, services, and supports.
The Student and Community Advocate ensures strong CIS Model service delivery implementation and data management that meets the unique needs of the schools and communities they serve. They will also work closely with schools to ensure strong collaboration and partnership with building staff and support the development of both local and regional community partnerships to meet identified needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with school administrators, staff, teachers, full-service community partners, and CIS leadership to ensure a team approach to build upon existing strategies and leverage new opportunities to address the academic, behavioral, social, emotional and resource needs of students and their families.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, students, parents, community partners, and the public.
Desired Qualifications:
Education/experience in social work strongly preferred.
Experience in education, mental health, juvenile justice, or related field preferred.
BENEFITS
● Medical/Dental/Vision (100% of employee premiums paid by the company)
● 5 days paid vacation (prorated)
● 12 paid holidays
● Sick time
● 403b Retirement account with employer contributions after 1 year
● Cell phone and mileage reimbursement
Application Information
This position is being posted now for the 2026-27 school year, with an anticipated job start date of August 6, 2026. Please submit your application, resume, and cover letter expressing your interest in the position.
Hiring Practices
At Communities in Schools of Washington, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies have shown that women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you think you are a good fit for this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may have lived experience or natural abilities (versus learned experience) that would be just the right fit for this or other roles.
Communities In Schools is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and promotes policies and practices which support and grow our capacity to reflect these values across all aspects of our agency. Communities In Schools of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant will be discriminated against because of age, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status
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