Truancy Case Worker/Officer

Illinois Education Job Bank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators in Illinois seeks a dedicated professional to conduct intake interviews, assess needs, and manage cases for referred students and families. The role collaborates with school social workers, counselors, and administrators on intervention plans and attendance strategies.

Responsibilities include developing attendance improvement plans, coordinating referrals to mental health, transportation, special education, and other services, plus conducting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and diverse communities.
• Experience conducting home visits or case management in schools or social services.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, especially in sensitive conversations.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews and needs assessments with referred students and families.
• Provide case management, progress monitoring, and follow-up for assigned students.
• Partner with school social workers, counselors, and administrators on intervention plans.
• Develop attendance improvement plans with measurable goals and timelines.
• Facilitate referrals to support services such as mental health resources, transportation, special education, or community agencies.
• Conduct home visits to support engagement and attendance improvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation, case files, and progress notes.
• Participate in MTSS, SST, IEP, and re-entry meetings as needed.
• Provide regular updates to districts on student progress, data trends, and outcomes.
• Support parent education workshops and preventative programming focused on attendance.
• Assist in court preparation and attend truancy hearings when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Case management

Home visits

Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *other duties may be assigned

• Conduct intake interviews and needs assessments with referred students and families.
• Provide case management, progress monitoring, and follow-up for assigned students.
• Partner with school social workers, counselors, and administrators on intervention plans.
• Develop attendance improvement plans with measurable goals and timelines.
• Facilitate referrals to support services such as mental health resources, transportation, special education, or community agencies.
• Conduct home visits to support engagement and attendance improvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation, case files, and progress notes.
• Participate in MTSS, SST, IEP, and re-entry meetings as needed.
• Provide regular updates to districts on student progress, data trends, and outcomes.
• Support parent education workshops and preventative programming focused on attendance.
• Assist in court preparation and attend truancy hearings when required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and diverse communities.
• Experience conducting home visits or case management in schools or social services.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, especially in sensitive conversations.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

PREFERRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and restorative approaches.
• Familiarity with public assistance programs, behavioral supports, and special education processes.
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred, if applicable).

District Name South Cook ISC #04 Building Name Address 253 W Joe Orr Road
Chicago Heights, IL 60411 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] IASA Region Cook South County Cook (South) County Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Other Non-Certified Staff Grade Level Other