Truancy Advocate Specialist

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. offers a flexible Truancy Intervention model tailored to the needs of the youth and schools. We work with students facing the highest risks of school failure and complex challenges - including court involvement, special needs, and economic hardship. 

Our goal is to re-engage students and support families through compassionate community-based advocacy. 

The students that we serve are: 

• At risk of expulsion or suspension
• Struggling academically due to home-related issues
• Returning from juvenile detention
• Experiencing truancy, school phobia or bullying 
• Involved in substance use
• Emotionally or developmentally challenged. 

• →Implement individualized treatment plans
• →Track attendance, grades, and engagement data
• →Conduct intake sessions and coordinate cases
• →Provide daily face-to-face support to youth and caregivers
• →Transport students to and from school 
• →Conduct school check-ins and community searches for missing students
• →Facilitate weekly home visits and monthly case reviews
• →Attend court hearings and connect families to community resources. 

Qualifications/Requirements: 

• →High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• →Background and experience in Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services is preferred
• →Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• →Ability to work independently and flexibly
• →Experience working with youth in education, behavioral health, or juvenile justice systems is a plus. 
• →Morning availability required. 
• →Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage
• →Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.