Youth Advocate Programs
Truancy Advocate Specialist
Youth Advocate Programs, Meadville, Pennsylvania, us, 16388
Status:
Part Time Hourly
FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt
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. Court-involved juveniles, special needs youth, and students residing in low-income housing are including the population served. These students may be:
At high risk of expulsion or suspensionFailing in school due to the problems at homePresenting behavioral problemsReturning from Juvenile DetentionTruantExperiencing school phobia/bullying issuesInvolved in substance abuseEmotionally or developmentally challengedJob duties include, but are not limited to:
Implementation of treatment plansDeveloping monthly summaries regarding casesTracking/collecting data with regards to truancy (e.g., attendance, grades, contacts)Case coordination, specially:
Conducting/attending initial intake sessions for new casesDaily direct face-to-face interaction with clients and/or caregivers and suggesting, implementing, and transferring behavior therapeutic skills/strategies with the purpose of permanently reducing specific truant issuesTransporting participants to and from schoolChecking 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 casesHourly Rate: $17.00 per hour
Males are highly encouraged to apply.
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 organizedPossess excellent communication and interpersonal skillsMust be professional, flexible, and have the ability to work independentlyExperience working with youth in Educational System, Behavioral Health System, and/or Juvenile Justice System a plusMorning availability is necessaryPosition requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.
Benefits Available:
Voluntary DentalVoluntary VisionUNUM Supplemental InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.Direct Deposit
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance 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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Part Time Hourly
FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt
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. Court-involved juveniles, special needs youth, and students residing in low-income housing are including the population served. These students may be:
At high risk of expulsion or suspensionFailing in school due to the problems at homePresenting behavioral problemsReturning from Juvenile DetentionTruantExperiencing school phobia/bullying issuesInvolved in substance abuseEmotionally or developmentally challengedJob duties include, but are not limited to:
Implementation of treatment plansDeveloping monthly summaries regarding casesTracking/collecting data with regards to truancy (e.g., attendance, grades, contacts)Case coordination, specially:
Conducting/attending initial intake sessions for new casesDaily direct face-to-face interaction with clients and/or caregivers and suggesting, implementing, and transferring behavior therapeutic skills/strategies with the purpose of permanently reducing specific truant issuesTransporting participants to and from schoolChecking 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 casesHourly Rate: $17.00 per hour
Males are highly encouraged to apply.
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 organizedPossess excellent communication and interpersonal skillsMust be professional, flexible, and have the ability to work independentlyExperience working with youth in Educational System, Behavioral Health System, and/or Juvenile Justice System a plusMorning availability is necessaryPosition requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.
Benefits Available:
Voluntary DentalVoluntary VisionUNUM Supplemental InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.Direct Deposit
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance 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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