Truancy Prevention Specialist

TRUANCY PREVENTION SPECIALIST - SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PAFull Time / Salaried / JusticeWorks YouthCareSchedule: Some evenings and weekends required.Salary Range: $42,000 -$44,000/ yearlyMake a difference for students and families in your community.Who We AreKids First! In everything we do, the needs and concerns of youth and families are our fundamental concern. Our core principle is to do “whatever it takes” to help youth and families in our care achieve success.Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - JusticeWorks is proud to be 100% employee owned.Our ESOP gives employees an ownership interest in the company and a path to long-term retirement growth (at no cost to the employee)—meaning when the company succeeds, our employees benefit directly.Position SummaryJusticeWorks YouthCare is seeking a Full-Time Truancy Prevention Specialist! In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping students improve school attendance and supporting families within the community. If you are passionate about Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare, Education, or Social Work, we encourage you to apply!What You’ll DoMonitor student attendance and identify patterns of chronic absenteeism.Conduct home visits and meet with students and families to assess barriers affecting school attendance.Develop and implement individualized intervention plans to improve attendance.Collaborate with schools, families, and community organizations to provide support and resources.Transport clients using your personal vehicle, as necessary.Monitor and evaluate truancy prevention efforts and recommend improvements when needed.QualificationsHigh School Diploma required.Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable access to a vehicle.Ability to pass required clearances.Ability to pass pre-employment, post-offer drug screening.Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness Program401(k) with company matchCompany-paid life insuranceCompany-paid short-term and long-term disabilityTuition reimbursementPaid holidays and paid time offEmployee referral bonusClearance reimbursement and renewalJusticeWorks YouthCare is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.