What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truancy Mentor position at Pennsylvania Counseling Services?
Benefits
- Seasonal position: if hired for the full school year you could earn 258 summer paid time off hours; plus have the potential for an additional 120 hours of summer paid time off
- Overtime hours available to enhance pay
- Paid holidays when school is closed
- Company paid health insurance or waiver pay if you are enrolled in health insurance elsewhere
- Dental, vision and disability insurance available
- 401K option with employer match available after 1 full year of employment
- Company provides laptop and cell phone for work use
- Paid mileage for travel time
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Valid driver's license and car insurance
- PA State Police Criminal History Check
- FBI Criminal Background Check completed through the Department of Human Services
- PA Childline Abuse History Clearance
Description
Pennsylvania Counseling Services (PCS) is searching for a Truancy Mentor to join our Check and Connect Mentor Team!
The Check & Connect Mentor program is an evidence-based model focusing on truancy prevention and intervention within local schools. Our mentors check attendance data and follow up immediately with students and families to keep education a main issue for disengaged students.
As a Mentor:
- You would be working with children and adolescents in the school setting who are truant from school
- You would be trained in and focus on a specific model of service delivery both in person and remotely, when needed
- Your primary goal is re-engage students in education and communicate with their families and the student's teachers
- Building relationships and partnering with school personnel, community agencies, the student and their families allows for sustainable impact
- You work as a mentor, advocate and service coordinator
- You complete home visits to stay connected with families
- You must be able to work independently and be organized
Mentors work while school is in session between 40-45 hours/week on average. There is a reduced work schedule over the summer to allow for time off. EOE
Pay $18.00 per hour, paid summers off and option for overtime
Degree Requirement Bachelor's Degree
Working Hours 40-42 hours/week during the school year with paid time off over the summer
Job Status Full Time
Salary : $18
