A+ Attendance Advocate Job at Bgcofslc, Orlando, FL

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  • Bgcofslc
  • Orlando, FL

Job Description

Description Job Title: A+ Attendance Advocate Benefits: Benefits’ package includes 401k Plan, Employee Assistance Program, and more. Hours: Up to 40 hours per week (exempt) M-F (occasionally weekends) Salary: $20 Per hour Reports to: Director of Specialized Programs Location: A+ Attendance Office-607 N.7th Street Fort Pierce, FL JOB PURPOSE Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County takes changing the lives of youth to heart. We go above and beyond to ensure that every youth that walks through our doors has a world class club experience that provides them with the opportunity for a GREAT FUTURE! The A+ Attendance Advocate primary responsibility is identifying and advocating for truant youth in St. Lucie County between Kindergarten through 5th grade in order to improve school attendance. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Work with other A+ Attendance staff to provide services to St. Lucie County families as outlined in the A+ Attendance Project Grant Demonstrate knowledge of truancy laws according to the State of Florida and St. Lucie County Review truancy laws and policies on a regular basis Monitor attendance records; use ancillary services as needed by families and/or schools Document all contacts and progress pertaining to the client in a clear and precise manner; maintain files Communicate with the family through phone contact and/or home, school, or place of employment visitation Ensure the families are fully aware of all truancy laws and consequences Work with families to assist in improving attitudes and behaviors toward school Work with school officials to develop a plan of action for each student involved in Student Support Team meetings Attend school meetings as needed regarding attendance issues Advocate for families to ensure that other community resources meet their needs Attend and/or hold quarterly quality improvement meetings; attend biweekly staff meetings Process children and families through truancy night court Maintain strict client confidentiality at all times Report any suspicions of abuse or neglect to the State Abuse Hotline Maintain contact with external community agencies, staff, school officials, parents, and other as needed

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively participate in mandatory Boys & Girls Club trainings and All Staff meetings Occasionally may be required to work special events promoted by the organization during evenings and/or weekends Completes any additional assignments as requested by VP of Specialized Programs QUALIFICATIONS BACKGROUND SCREENING Must submit to and pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Children & Families. Certifications CPR/First Aid Certification EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree in the field of Social Work, Sociology or Psychology; OR Equivalent experience in a Social Work or related nonprofit field working with at-risk youth is required SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE Follow policies,procedures and rules of the organization. Effectivecommunication skills Highly detail-oriented Ability toshow compassion/empathy Problem-solvingskills Interpersonalskills Travel Some travel may be required for training and/or other business purposes. 4. Working conditions Our offices, neighborhood clubhouses and school-based clubs are fast-paced work environments and are strategically located in areas of St. Lucie County where youth need us most. Based on the organization's needs, flexibility to work different schedules and work in different locations in St. Lucie County is required due to changing business demands. General office conditions are the standard work environment (standing, sitting, and walking). Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke, drug and alcohol-free workplace 5. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, stooping/kneeling, reaching with hands and arms, and finger dexterity.
  • This position requires extended talking, listening, and sitting, walking, and standing; regularly lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Daily operation of personal motor vehicle may be needed to carry out job duties for this position.
Other Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bgcofslc

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work at office, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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