Truancy Mentor

Pennsylvania Counseling Services, Inc.; York, Northern (York County, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$18/hour

Mileage reimbursement: $0.50/mile

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Pennsylvania Counseling Services, Inc. seeks a Truancy Mentor to work within Check & Connect, an evidence-based program focused on preventing truancy and keeping students engaged in their education.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by guiding students back on the path to success. As a Truancy Mentor, you will work directly with students to encourage attendance, monitor attendance, and collaborate with school staff and partners to develop effective interventions, including home

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Valid driver's license and car insurance
• PA State Police Criminal History Check
• FBI Criminal Background Check completed through the Department of Human Services
• PA Childline Abuse History Clearance

Responsibilities

• Encourage school attendance and engagement among students
• Monitor attendance and follow up with students and families
• Collaborate with school staff and community partners to develop intervention strategies
• Serve as mentor, advocate, and service coordinator for students
• Conduct home visits to stay connected with families and provide ongoing support

Skills

Mentoring

Student engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Seasonal position: if hired for the full school year you could earn 258 summer paid time off hours; plus have the potential for an additional 120 hours of summer paid time off


• Overtime hours available to enhance pay


• Paid holidays when school is closed


• Company paid health insurance or waiver pay if you are enrolled in health insurance elsewhere


• Dental, vision and disability insurance available


• 401K option with employer match available after 1 full year of employment


• Company provides laptop and cell phone for work use


• Paid mileage for travel time


• Tuition discounts available if seeking a degree

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree


• Valid driver's license and car insurance


• PA State Police Criminal History Check


• FBI Criminal Background Check completed through the Department of Human Services


• PA Childline Abuse History Clearance

Description

Are you passionate about helping students succeed in school? We are seeking a Truancy Mentor to work within Check & Connect, an evidence-based program focused on preventing truancy and keeping students engaged in their education. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by guiding students back on the path to success.

What You’ll Do

As a Truancy Mentor, you will:

• Work directly with students to encourage school attendance and engagement.


• Monitor attendance and follow up with students and families to address concerns.


• Collaborate with school staff and community partners to develop effective intervention strategies.


• Serve as a mentor, advocate, and service coordinator to help students overcome challenges.


• Conduct home visits to stay connected with families and provide ongoing support.

Why Work with PCS?

• A chance to create lasting change in students’ lives.


• The opportunity to work independently while making a direct impact.


• A supportive network of educators, families, and community partners.


• A flexible schedule, with 40-45 hours per week during the school year and reduced hours in the summer.

Ongoing Support & Development

We are committed to your growth through:

• Regular training and collaboration to strengthen your mentorship skills.


• Ongoing guidance from school staff and community partners.


• Hands-on experience in an evidence-based truancy prevention program.

Compensation & Benefits

• $18/hour


• Mileage reimbursement: $0.50/mile

Equal Opportunity Employer

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