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Truancy Advocate Specialist

United States·Meadvillemid

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Requirements Summary

High School Diploma or GED required. Background/experience in Social Work, Psychology,

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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

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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 computer skills including using Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience using an 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 (English/Spanish) speaking is a plus!