Truancy Intervention Advocate — Part-Time

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance Coverage

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Sick Leave

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks a Truancy Advocate Specialist to address absenteeism and boost student engagement. You will work with students, families, and school staff to identify barriers and apply strategies to improve attendance and outcomes.

The role involves navigating local truancy laws, coordinating with community resources, and delivering timely case summaries. Morning availability and reliable transportation are required for this part-time, hourly position in the Pittsburgh area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Background/experience in Social Work, Psychology, and/or human services is a plus.
• Able to work independently and in team settings.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implementing treatment plans.
• Developing monthly summaries regarding cases.
• Tracking/collecting data with regards to truancy (e.g., attendance, grades, contacts).
• Case coordination, including: Conducting/attending initial intake sessions for new cases; Daily direct face-to-face interaction with clients and/or caregivers, suggesting, implementing, and transferring behavior therapeutic skills/strategies to permanently reduce specific truant issues; Transporting participants to and from school; Checking in on participants in school throughout the day, meeting as needed with school staff, conducting community searches for missing participants (and returning them to school); Weekly in-home visits with caregivers and/or participants to discuss case progression and current issues/concerns (including a formal case review once per month); Attending local magistrate and juvenile court hearings involving current cases; researching and linking appropriate community resources to caregivers and participants.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks a Truancy Advocate Specialist to address absenteeism and boost student engagement. You will work with students, families, and school staff to identify barriers and apply strategies to improve attendance and outcomes.

The role involves navigating local truancy laws, coordinating with community resources, and delivering timely case summaries. Morning availability and reliable transportation are required for this part-time, hourly position in the Pittsburgh area.