Truancy Advocate Specialist

Job Duties

• Implementing treatment plans
• Developing monthly summaries regarding cases
• Tracking/collecting data with regards to truancy (e.g., attendance, grades, contacts)
• Case coordination, including:
• Conducting/attending initial intake sessions for new cases
• Daily direct face-to-face interaction with clients and/or caregivers
• Suggesting, implementing, and transferring behavior therapeutic skills/strategies to permanently reduce specific truant issues
• Transporting participants to and from school
• Checking in on participants in school throughout the day, meeting as needed with school staff
• Conducting community searches for missing participants (and returning them to school)
• Weekly in-home visits with caregivers and/or participants to discuss case progression and current issues/concerns (including a formal case review once per month)
• Attending local magistrate and juvenile court hearings involving current cases
• Researching and linking appropriate community resources to caregivers and participants

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Background/experience in Social Work, Psychology, and/or working in human services field a plus
• Must be extremely organized
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be professional, flexible, and have the ability to work independently
• Experience working with youth in Educational System, Behavioral Health System, and/or Juvenile Justice System a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus
• Morning availability is necessary
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage is required
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus

Benefits

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance Coverage
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedule
• Sick Leave