TAOEP Caseworker

Must have reliable transportation.
7 hours per day/180 days per year

TITLE:    TRUANTS ALTERNATIVE AND OPTIONAL EDUCATION 
            PROGRAM (TAOEP) CASEWORKER

QUALIFICATIONS:

        1.    A minimum of an Associate's degree in the area of human services, counseling, education, or other social science-related field.
        2.    A demonstrated ability to carry out multiple responsibilities ranging from                 advising and facilitating discussions in a one-on-one setting to family 
            meetings.
        3.    Proven ability to build relationships with diverse racial, ethnic, and                         socioeconomic students and families.
        4.    Strong verbal, written, and listening skills allowing one to establish trust and                 build rapport in diverse settings.
        5.    Ability to develop personal/social skills plans for individual students (e.g.,                     character education, motivation, goal setting, conflict management, etc.)
        6.    Demonstrated time and project management skills in a fast-paced                         environment.
        7.    Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse                     groups of people.
        8.    Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs.
        9.    Reliable transportation is a must.

REPORTS TO:    
        
Muffley and Dennis Schools

MAINTAINS LIAISON WITH:

            Building Administrators 
            Building Staff
            Student Services Staff
            Parent Liaisons
            Identified Students and Their Families

JOB GOAL:

•    To provide in-depth, extensive/intensive analysis and support to students identified in the TAOEP program.

•    To provide a comprehensive prevention and intervention attendance program for identified at-risk students, including the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of attendance goals and plans.

•    To provide program support to school staff, students, and parents.

DUTIES:

        1.    Collaborate with the Building Administration, Student Services Transition Coordinator, Parent Liaisons, School Intervention Team and/or Grade Level teams as needed for the purpose of conveying/gathering information concerning identified students in the TAOEP program.
        2.    Collect, maintain, and submit data records, reports, and assignments promptly                 and efficiently for evaluation and assessment of the program.
        3.    Collect, maintain, and submit data records to identify and monitor students to                 be involved and to continue in the program.
        4.    Communicate and meet with the building teams, school staff, and/or Parent Liaison to address needs of identified students, and provide results based on data received. 
        5.    Communicate with Building Principal, School Intervention Team, and/or Parent Liaisons regarding identified students' performance.
        6.    Conduct home visits as needed to address the needs of identified students in the TAOEP program.
        7.    Develop and implement individual and small group intervention and                     prevention strategies to increase the likelihood that students will stay in                     school.
        8.    Facilitate and track plans designed to improve student attendance.
        9.    Foster relationships with parents and family, volunteers, and other caring-                    adult mentors and program supporters in the community.
    10.    Develop a personal/social skills program for identified students and families.
    11.    Maintain confidential program records and files.
    12.    Meet with identified students and/or families on a regular basis to perform in-                depth analysis and interventions utilizing attendance goals/plans and support                 systems.
    13.    Facilitate attendance interventions for identified students and families.
    14.    Serve as coach, guide, problem-solver, and lead interventionist for identified                 students and families.
    15.    Utilize local agencies and resources to enhance the services to identified                     students and families.
    16.    Work collaboratively with the Student Services Transition Coordinator, school staff,                 and/or Parent Liaison to provide coordinated services to identified 
            students and families.
    17.    Review incoming referrals and evaluate for next level of wraparound services needed by identified students and their families.
    18.    Perform such other related tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the                     supervisor or designee.

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