Job Description

 

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) is one of the largest non-profit Youth and Family Support agencies working with high-risk youth and their families in the United States. Our mission is to engage human service systems so that they rely less on institutional care and to invest more in supporting families and neighborhoods. We currently work with child welfare, juvenile justice, behavioral health, disability, and education systems to develop and offer community-based alternatives for the highest risk children, young people, young adults and families.

Truancy Advocate Specialist (TAS)

Job Description:

YAP has developed a flexible Truancy Intervention Program model that is adaptable to the specific needs of urban, suburban, and rural schools. The agency has the capability and willingness to work with students at the highest risk of school failure and those with the most complex needs. Court-involved juveniles, special needs youth, and students residing in low-income housing are included in the population served. These students may be:

• At high risk of expulsion or suspension
• Failing in school due to problems at home
• Presenting behavioral problems
• Returning from Juvenile Detention
• Truant
• Experiencing school phobia/bullying issues
• Involved in substance abuse
• Emotionally or developmentally challenged

Job Duties include, but are not limited to: Implementation of treatment plans· Developing monthly summaries regarding cases Tracking/collecting data with regards to truancy (e.g. attendance, grades, contacts) Case coordination, specifically:

• Conducting/attending initial intake sessions for new cases
• Daily direct face-to-face interaction with clients and/or caregivers and suggesting, implementing, and transferring behavioral therapeutic skill/strategies with the purpose of permanently reducing specific truant issues
• Transporting clients to and from school
• Checking in on clients in school throughout the day, meeting as needed with school staff, conducting community searches for missing clients (and returning them to school)
• Weekly in-home visits with caregiver(s) of cases and/or clients to discuss case progression as well as current issues/concerns (this includes a formal case review once per month)
• Attending local magistrate and juvenile court hearings involving current cases Researching and linking appropriate community outlets to caregiver(s) and clients of cases

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required – Background/experience in Social work, psychology, and or working in human service field a plus
• Must be extremely organized
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be professional, flexible, and have the ability to work independently.
• Experience working with youth in Educational System, Behavioral Health System, and/or Juvenile Justice System a plus.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and car insurance.
• Morning availability is necessary
• Males encouraged to apply

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Relocation is NOT available for this position

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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