Truancy Elimination Case Worker

Clarvida • Mifflintown, PA

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About The Position

The Truancy Elimination Caseworker works with children, youth, and families in conjunction with Juniata County Children & Youth Services and area school districts. The role coordinates and facilitates meetings with students, families, service providers, and school districts to develop Truancy Elimination Plans that address student attendance needs and support families’ active participation in plan development and implementation. The caseworker completes required documentation, including case notes, in accordance with regulations and company standards, and must be available and prepared to provide court testimony professionally when needed and scheduled.

The position is located in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. The schedule is typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, depending on families’ needs. Salary is $18.00–$19.00 per hour, based on education and experience, with a quarterly productivity bonus of $250 for meeting productivity requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with at least 12 credits in a human services-related course such as psychology, sociology, or counseling; alternatively, an associate degree in a related field with an additional three years of experience working or training with children and families.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Work with children, youth, and families in conjunction with Juniata County Children & Youth Services and area school districts.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings among students, families, service providers, and school districts to develop Truancy Elimination Plans.
• Address students’ attendance needs and support families in actively participating in the development and implementation of their plans.
• Prepare and complete required documentation, including case notes, in compliance with regulations and company standards.
• Be available and prepared to provide court testimony professionally as needed and scheduled.

Benefits

• Quarterly productivity bonus of $250 for meeting productivity requirements.
• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure for full-time employees.
• Separate sick leave that rolls over each year, up to 10 days.
• Paid holidays (10).
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit plan options.
• DailyPay access to daily earnings before payday.
• Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements.
• 401(k).
• Free licensure supervision.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment through Perks @ Clarvida.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Cellphone stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level