Truancy School Liaison

Youth Advocate Programs Inc.; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Competitive Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks a Truancy School Liaison to provide intensive, individualized truancy support in home, school, and community settings. You will work with students identified by districts and families to implement effective interventions that help youth succeed in school.

The role requires travel across the county, flexible hours up to 40 hours per week, and strong communication with families and schools. Bilingual Spanish candidates are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years of provisional behavioral health services experience preferred.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout county for school visits and transport of participants.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, individualized truancy services in home, school, and community.
• Support youths identified by school districts and families.
• Implement clinical interventions to help youths function and thrive in educational settings.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary of Position: Truancy School Liaison provides intensive, individualized truancy services in a non-traditional settings, including the home, school, and community. This role supports youth identified by their school districts and families as needing assistance due to truancy issues. The goal is to implement effective clinical interventions and support services that help youths function and thrive within their educational environments.

Availability: Flexible hours, up to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent with minimum of 2 years of experience of provisional behavioral health services.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to travel throughout county for school visits and occasional transportation of participants.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance is required.
• Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking candidates are a plus!

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Travel Required

Yes . Travel around the county to complete school checks/transport on occasion

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