Truancy Advocate Specialist

Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: NonExempt

Summary of the Position: Youth Advocate Programs has developed a flexible Truancy Intervention Program model that is adaptable to the specific needs of urban suburban and rural schools. The agency has the capability and willingness to work with students at the highest risk of school failure and those with the most complex needs.

Courtinvolved juveniles special needs youth and students residing in lowincome housing are including the population served.

These students may be:

• At high risk of expulsion or suspension
• Failing in school due to the problems at home
• Presenting behavioral problems
• Returning from Juvenile Detention
• Truant
• Experiencing school phobia/bullying issues
• Involved in substance abuse
• Emotionally or developmentally challenged

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Implementation of treatment plans
• Developing monthly summaries regarding cases
• Tracking/collecting data with regards to truancy (e.g. attendance grades contacts)
• Case coordination specially:
• Conducting/attending initial intake sessions for new cases
• Daily direct facetoface interaction with clients and/or caregivers and suggesting implementing and transferring behavior therapeutic skills/strategies with the purpose of permanently reducing 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 caregiver(s) of cases and/or participants to discuss case progression as well as current issues/concerns (this includes a formal case review once per month)
• Attending local magistrate and juvenile court hearings involving current cases; researching and linking appropriate community outlets to caregiver(s) and participants of cases

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
• Morning availability is necessary

Position requires reliable transportation valid drivers license and current automobile insurance coverage.

Availability to work flexible hours up to 40 hours per week.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit

Youth Advocate Programs Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit skills and qualifications without regard to race age color ancestry national origin religion sex military or veteran status or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority