Youth Attendance & Intervention Advocate

Washoe County School District; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Washoe County School District in Reno, NV seeks a Prevention/Intervention Assistant to implement a prevention-intervention model supporting youth and families to promote academic success and improve graduation rates. The role works with site administrators, families, and community partners to address truancy and at-risk behavior.

The position involves MTSS processes, case management, and collaboration with school counselors to develop prevention/empowerment activities for youth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college experience is desirable.
• Two years of experience with students or parents in school or community agencies.
• Knowledge of basic parenting skills, student at-risk behavior, truancy, Nevada standards, district structure and resources.

Responsibilities

• Function as a child advocate to promote attendance; assist in establishing Community Support Team; schedule meetings to review caseload progress.
• Consult with school personnel to encourage early identification of students with irregular or poor attendance; mentor students; collaborate with administrators, families, teachers, truancy officers, and law enforcement on intervention processes.
• Engage MTSS processes to identify at-risk students and provide instructional support; conduct home visits with Community Intervention Team; provide follow-up case management and feedback to schools and families.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Case management

Relationship building

Problem solving

Research

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; some college desirable

30 sem/45 quarter college units in psychology/sociology/ social work/ human development/ family studies

Job description

Washoe County School District in Reno, NV seeks a Prevention/Intervention Assistant to implement a prevention-intervention model supporting youth and families to promote academic success and improve graduation rates. The role works with site administrators, families, and community partners to address truancy and at-risk behavior.

The position involves MTSS processes, case management, and collaboration with school counselors to develop prevention/empowerment activities for youth.