Truancy Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.•Grove City, PA

About The Position

Hourly, Part-Time Truancy Advocate position working in the Truancy Plus Advocate program as part of a truancy intervention program that is adaptable to specific needs of schools, and with students involved in truancy intervention programs with developmental disabilities and/or challenging behaviors are available. Advocates must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings. The Primary responsibilities of the Advocate are to initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families. All service plans will be based on a strength-based approach using the wrap around model. Working with students and/or juveniles that are at high-risk of expulsion or suspension, failing at school due to problems at home, present behavioral problems, returning from juvenile detention, truant, experience school phobia or bullying issues, involved in substance abuse, or emotionally or developmentally challenged.

Requirements

Associate's degree is required.
Experience working with youth and families
Knowledge of Community Resources
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Must be extremely organized.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be professional, flexible, and can work independently.
Must be available evenings and weekends.
Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage

Nice To Haves

Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a plus.
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.
Serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings.