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The Truancy Intervention & Prevention team at Carson Valley Children’s Aid provides case management services to students with excessive absences from school, addressing the underlying issues behind truancy and helping youth to thrive. As a Truancy Case Manager, you will identify barriers to attendance, advocate for youth in court, and connect students and families with valuable resources.
Work Schedule: Flexible 40-hour week. Must be able to meet with youth and families in the early evening hours on a regular basis and participate in occasional weekend activities.
Work Setting: Truancy Case Managers primarily work in the community at schools, courthouses, family homes, etc. The role involves some office work at our Logan/Olney location.
Essential Job Functions:
- Complete an assessment for each youth and family referred to the program, identifying strengths and needs.
- Participate in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of plans to increase school attendance and developmental assets.
- Meet with each youth and family monthly to assess progress, provide referrals, and offer supportive counseling.
- Conduct regular phone calls with assigned families
- Maintain consistent contact with school personnel and participate in school meetings.
- Complete and submit court reports in advance of scheduled hearing dates.
- Attend hearings and testify in Regional Court and/or Family Court.
- Maintain proper documentation for all cases.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field (required)
- 1+ years of experience working directly with youth and families (strongly preferred)
- Fluency in Spanish (preferred)
- Valid driver’s license, daily access to a vehicle, and car insurance (required)
Salary: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 annually
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- After school
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Philadelphia, PA 19120: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- youth and family services: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person