Truancy Officer- GEAR UP
Truancy Officer- GEAR UP
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Job Description
Job Summary
Under general supervision conducts investigations and provides assistance in resolving student truancy problems. An employee in this class receives and researches attendance referrals to determine appropriate course of action. Work requires the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in investigating analyzing and helping to resolve truancy problems. Work requires contact with parents students school officials citizens and various governmental agencies as appropriate. Reports to an administrator who reviews work for compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
attendance referrals from individual schools or others and reviews to determine appropriate course of action to solve attendance problems.
truancy issues by making home visits to interview parents community members and others to secure applicable information to assist in resolving truancy issues.
compulsory school attendance laws to parents/students and informs them of consequences for violations.
follow-up through home visits letters and phone contact with students parents and others to assist in solving truancy problems.
action to resolve problems with students parents and other agency personnel.
student attendance to document progress.
referrals to community agencies in accordance with policies.
follow-up information to school personnel and other staff regarding attendance.
information maintains records and prepares correspondence detailed reports and other job-related information and materials.
investigations reports and other data to analyze and make recommendations regarding truancy problems.
with attendance social workers in planning school assemblies for students and school personnel.
to inquiries and provides information regarding truancy matters issues policies and procedures.
as a representative of the school district on truancy matters with local state and federal agencies.
school-age children who may be observed to be out of school during school hours.
an automobile in performance of duties.
related work as required.
Probation: Six (6) months
Qualifications
Open Requirements: High school diploma. Must have two years experience working with secondary students in a social services/juvenile justice system law enforcement or in a position requiring investigative and/or interviewing skills; OR an Associate or higher degree in Psychology Social Work Social or Behavioral Sciences or a related field.
Promotional Requirements: NA
Licensing: A valid Florida drivers license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the Duval County School System student attendance rules and regulations and provisions of state and federal law regarding attendance and truancy.
- Ability to read understand and apply State of Florida Board of Education Administrative Rules as they apply to student attendance and truancy.
- Knowledge of student attendance policies and records management.
- General knowledge of community agencies such as Jacksonville Sheriffs Office Department of Children and Families Juvenile Justice and related city state and private agencies.
- Ability to conduct personal interviews and investigations with mature judgment and diplomacy.
- Ability to firmly courteously and tactfully handle situations with respect for the rights of others.
- Ability to analyze situations quickly and use good judgment in making decisions.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals and groups and promote good public relations.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Good powers of observation and memory.
- Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
- Ability to operate personal computer copier facsimile and other office equipment.
- Geographical knowledge of Duval County.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle in the performance of duties.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
