CHILD WELFARE AND ATTENDANCE TECHNICIAN

Walnut Valley Unified School District; Walnut (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Walnut Valley Unified School District is seeking an 8-hour, 11-month Child Welfare and Attendance Technician to support student attendance and coordination with families and community agencies. The role will collaborate with SARB and SART, visiting homes when needed to identify barriers and promote regular attendance for student success.

The position requires an Associate Degree (or 60 units), a CA Driver’s License, and First Aid/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Two years of paid experience working with youth in an educational setting.
• Associate degree or 60 units in adolescent-related field required.
• First Aid and CPR certification; California Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Visit schools and consult with staff on attendance referrals.
• Serve as liaison between schools and families to improve attendance.
• Represent the District at SARB meetings and maintain follow-up records.

Skills

Office equipment

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Associate of Arts Degree

Job description

At this time, we have 1 opening for an 8-hour, 11-month employee Child Welfare and Attendance Technician position. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, or designee, acts as a liaison between school, home, and community agencies; provides assistance to school families; assists staff with student problems regarding school adjustment, attendance, and child welfare; and implements the District's School Attendance Review Board (SARB) program. This position also serves as the District’s foster liaison and parent/community resource, connecting families, particularly families of unduplicated students, with supports and services that promote student well-being, engagement, and academic success. Incumbents in this classification provide service to students and families to ensure students' regular school attendance to support academic success, resulting in graduation from high school, which directly supports learning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Visits assigned schools and consults with principals, teachers, and other staff members concerning student attendance referrals; reviews student records to identify irregular attendance patterns; traces students' change of address or school
• Assists student attendance personnel in verifying attendance by making phone calls and home visits
• Serves as liaison between schools and families by working together to find solutions to attendance problems, assisting in removing barriers to student punctuality and attendance
• Represents the District and presents District cases at SARB meetings; maintains follow-up records of attendance of students previously referred
• Assists school staff with the School Attendance Review Team (SART) processes (e.g., review attendance, research historical patterns, meetings), as necessary
• Visits the homes of students with attendance problems to observe home situations; advises parents and students regarding regular attendance, providing information concerning school rules and regulations; determines student needs, makes referrals to appropriate agencies, and records findings of the home visits
• Requests District requisitions for the purchase of food, clothing, and general school supplies for homeless or students/families in need; arranges family visits and item selections with participating retail store managers, assuring confidentiality; delivers items, if necessary
• Assists with waiver of donations requested for students’ school field trips, musical instruments, choir costumes, athletic uniforms, after-school programs fees, etc.
• Serves as District liaison for homeless and foster students by identifying homeless and foster students within District boundaries; assists with prompt enrollment; and discloses educational and other services to support homeless and foster students’ education
• Prepares and presents oral and written reports (e.g., attendance history, tardiness, early outs, mediation results) concerning attendance and child welfare issues as necessary
• Prepares for and participates in meetings at local schools to determine students' special needs (e.g., Individualized Education Program)
• Provides transportation information to students and parents as necessary (e.g., bus application forms; processing of bus passes; fare transfers; route planning; delivery of bus passes) to assure compliance with school rules and regulations
• Investigates student absence complaints from public agencies and others
• Develops, establishes, and coordinates community resource contacts (e.g., child/family services, medical insurance, Veterans’ Administration); maintains information systems on available community resources for use by District personnel, parent groups, and families
• Conducts training for District school staff on student school attendance and homelessness
• Provides technical assistance and participates in workshops and in-service training for District staff and others (e.g., Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) workshops, District training to review changes in attendance processes)
• Completes dropout reports for California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) and related data for California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CalPADS)
• May administer routine First Aid and contact the appropriate person and/or agency in the event of serious illness or injury
• Provides parent resources and community support, as needed
• Provides regular check-ins with students identified as foster or homeless youth, including unduplicated students, and collaborates with school teams to monitor academic progress and overall well-being
• Performs other duties related to the class as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS – QUALIFICATIONS

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skill to:

• Operate modern office equipment, including automated record management and filing systems, and computers
• Interact with students and adults in a variety of situations
• Perform routine general office and clerical work with speed and accuracy

Knowledge of:

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Numerical, alphabetical, and subject matter filing systems
• Basic principles of counseling children and adults
• Laws and policies related to homeless and foster youth, student conduct, and attendance
• Basic methods and techniques of organization and planning
• Basic First Aid methods, procedures, and techniques
• Telephone techniques, correspondence, and report writing
• Equity, access, and inclusion practices

Ability to:

• Learn, interpret, and apply legal mandates, policies, rules, and regulations, and operational procedures pertaining to the District or individual school
• Establish and maintain accurate files and records, and prepare concise and complete reports as required
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Efficiently use and manage time; meet deadlines
• Work courteously and tactfully with co-workers, the public, and parents
• Promotes team building and a positive work environment
• Adapt easily to work assignments, additional priorities, and new procedures
• Receive constructive criticism and modify work appropriately
• Prioritize needs and solve problems independently as appropriate
• Suggest procedural improvements to supervisor as appropriate
• Skillfully handle difficult situations using good judgment
• Establish rapport and communicate effectively with school-age children and adults
• Maintain a high level of professionalism while keeping the needs of customers a top priority
• Proficiency with Spanish, Chinese, or Korean is desirable
• Work independently and autonomously with ease
• Keyboard at an acceptable rate of speed

Experience and Education Requirement

Experience:

• Two (2) years of paid experience working with youth related activities and students with attendance or behavioral problems in an educational setting.

Education:

• An Associate of Arts Degree or sixty (60) units of coursework in adolescent behavioral science, counseling and guidance, or a related field is required

License and/or Certificate Requirement

• Possess and maintain a First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License along with evidence of insurability

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Persons performing service in this position classification will be expected to perform medium work, which involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time occasionally, and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The work may occasionally involve ascending stairs and ramps and involve sitting for extended periods of time. If someone can do medium work, it is deemed that he or she can also do sedentary and light work. (Per the Code of Federal Regulations – Section 404.1567 “Physical Exertion Requirements”)

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must be able to perform to carry out essential job functions.

• This type of work requires the ability to bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch to assist students, stamina to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to operate, enter, and exit an automobile
• This classification may experience indoor and some outdoor work environments
• Sufficient arm, hand, and finger dexterity to use a personal computer keyboard, multimedia, and other office equipment, and manipulate various materials and objects are important aspects of this job
• Sufficient hearing and speaking skills to project voice and communicate with staff and children
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far visual acuity, depth perception, and imparting oral information

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EMERGENCY REQUIREMENTS

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisor or by law.

BENEFITS

Permanent employees will receive paid holidays, sick leave, vacation and longevity benefits per contract or Commission Rules. The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits. Employees working less than full-time, but a minimum of four hours will contribute an amount proportionate to the number of assigned work hours for major medical insurance benefits. The District does not offer a package of insurance benefits to employees working less than four hours per day. The District provides life insurance for employees who work a minimum of 3 hours. In addition, the District offers a retirement plan which uses joint employee and employer contributions.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodation in the examination process. To make this request; please contact the Division of Human Resources at the time the application is submitted. Candidates may be required to provide documentation supporting the need for the accommodation.

VETERAN PREFERENCE (for entry-level positions only)

Veterans who have been honorably discharged after 30 days or more of service during time of war or national emergency will receive an additional 5 points which will be added to the passing score. Disabled veterans receive 10 points. Any applicant who claims veteran’s credit must submit DD Form 214 at the time the employment application is submitted. Failure to submit DD Form 214 at the time of application shall result in no veteran’s credits being considered or added to any passing score.

PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED:

Per Board Policy 4112.4/4212.4/4312.4, the cost of pre-employment examinations shall be paid by the applicant.

Certificate Renewal: For positions requiring a valid First Aid and/or CPR certification, candidates must maintain a current status through their date of hire. If the certification expires prior to the start of the assignment, the candidate is responsible for renewing it before their first day. Throughout employment, it is the employee’s responsibility to maintain any required certification and ensure that it remains current and valid.

Fingerprinting: Employees will be charged for processing their fingerprints at the time they are hired. The fingerprints are used to complete a confidential background investigation. All candidates with a record of convictions must indicate such on the confidential data form, which is attached to the job application. A record of conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment, but failure to list all convictions may result in disqualification or dismissal.

Physical Examination: Newly hired employees must pass a qualifying Medical examination given by a District-appointed physician, which includes testing for illegal controlled substances.

Tuberculosis Exam: Newly hired employees must submit a Mantoux Skin screening and certificate of completion within the past 60 days that indicates freedom from active tuberculosis.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Of 1986: An Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) will be required along with the supporting documents listed on the I-9 form.

We are an equal opportunity and non-discriminatory employer as mandated by Section 504 of the Office of Civil Rights.