Community Based Truancy Specialist

Summary: The Community Based Truancy Specialist (CBTS) primary focus is to increase school attendance and reduce truancy. Under the supervision of the Truancy Supervisor, the CBTS, in partnership with the family, will facilitate the development of positive relationships that students and families require, to receive the support to develop their assets and skills and address the challenges they are currently facing to achieve their goals.

The CBTS will provide strengths-based case management to students and families referred by the Regional Truancy Court. Strengths-based case management is a client-driven modality that stresses individual assets that can be harnessed to discover and develop their skills and resources needed to address challenges families face.

This program is designed to organize, coordinate and facilitate the delivery of family focused community based support services. Responsibilities include attending monthly truancy court hearings; PATCH (If referred), community meetings, home and school visits and facilitating the development of positive relationships with individuals, families and the community.

Education: Minimum requirement is a Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience: Minimum two year experience facilitating community based family support activities. Experience working in a school setting.

Special Skills: Computer skills including MS Office. Ability to navigate multiple systems.

Other Requirements:

• Current valid driver’s license and the willingness to drive through the five county area
• Requires flexible work schedule, evening and weekend hours.
• Ability to operate a calculator and computer.
  

OPEN DATE: 8/24/09
CLOSE DATE: 9/07/09

Interested applicants must submit a resume along with cover letter to the Human Resources Office by the close date.

Qualified applicants please send resume and cover letter:

Contact Information:
Robin Thomas
Director of Human Resources
Email: rdthomas@northernhome.org