Home and School Visitor

Reading School District l Reading, Pa.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Reading School District in Reading, Pa. is seeking a Home and School Visitor to assist students facing attendance problems due to various issues. The role includes visiting students' homes, working with their families, and connecting them with community resources.

Applicants must have a Pennsylvania Home & School Visitor Certification. The position demands excellent communication and problem-solving skills, the ability to work under pressure, and outreach experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Home & School Visitor Certification is required.
• Outreach experience is preferred.
• Ability to work under stress and maintain self-control.

Responsibilities

• Visit homes of students facing academic issues.
• Work with parents to find community resources.
• Attend court proceedings related to truancy.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Ability to interpret legal documents

Education

Pennsylvania Home & School Visitor Certification

Outreach Experience

Job description

Position Title

Home and School Visitor

Classification

REA

Reports To

Director of ROCC and Student Services

Position Goal

To assist students experiencing attendance problems in school due to academic, family, community and/or peer relationships.

Essential Functions

• Visit homes of students who are experiencing school problems (attendance, academics, discipline, etc.).
• Work with parents to assist them in finding appropriate community agencies and resources (drug problems, psychological services, etc.).
• Attend assigned district justice and juvenile court proceedings to work with truant officer.
• Canvass assigned areas of the city (housing projects, corner stores, game rooms, etc.).
• Work with assigned alternative school programs and provide services to them.
• Be available to visit home in the evening of parents who work or are unavailable during the day.
• Be SAP trained and become a member of a school's SAP Team.
• Be able to work two days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities and management may revise it at any time.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Pennsylvania Home & School Visitor Certification
• Outreach Experience Preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current Pennsylvania Home & School Visitor Certificate; valid operator's license.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical journals, governmental regulations and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from staff and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administration, students, and parents.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions for practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to develop and maintain required records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, parents and the community.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to maintain personal self-control in stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Some driving is necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The position frequently requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be moderate to loud at times. The employee is frequently required to interact with the parents, public and staff during and after the normal workday. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and exhibit good human relation skills including courtesy, tact and patience. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of subordinate staff. The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.