What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truancy Intervention Liaison position at NEMCSA?
What You’ll Do:
- Update direct supervisor on an ongoing basis regarding concerns, issues and caseload;
- Investigate reasons for and address student’s lack of connection to school;
- Tracks attendance in the public school system and assures state compulsory attendance laws are enforced;
- Act as truancy liaison in individual building(s) to ensure students are attending on a regular basis and file truancy petition when necessary; participate in Preliminary Inquiries and court hearings on an as needed basis;
- Develop and enhance appropriate communication, networking, and collaboration with school and administrators, probation officers, social services, local police departments and parents;
- Refer all suspected cases of abuse/neglect to proper school authorities and protective service agencies;
- Participate in meetings such as child study, as appropriate;
- Provide supportive services and follow-up activities both in the home and school environments;
- Upon receipt of a referral, convene a meeting of all involved parties to cooperatively develop an action plan and schedule the first home visit;
- Schedule and keep home visits with parents on a minimum bi-weekly basis to gather information, facilitate goal setting and assist in problem solving;
- Promote strategies for parent/guardian involvement in school related activities;
- Foster a positive and open working relationship between parents and the school;
- Meet weekly with teachers in the school setting to assess progress and make adjustments in the action plan;
- Meet weekly with referred students in the school setting;
- Represent the agency, school district and program in a professional manner at all times;
- Seek consultation and make referrals to community agencies as needed;
- Provide services coordination for families who have involvement with multiple agencies;
- Maintain required records and documentation for caseload and informal support tasks, including Formstack data entry as required by supervisor;
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by supervisor;
- Participate in inter-agency groups and committees when possible;
- Act as a facilitator for classroom presentations and groups (i.e., divorce, friendship, COA, etc.) as needed.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
