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South Cook Intermediate Service Center

<div>Position Title: Truancy Caseworker
Reports To: Executive Director
Terms of Employment: As outlined in work agreement
Location: South Cook Intermediate Service Center Office 
PURPOSE: The Truancy Caseworker provides direct intervention and wraparound services to chronically absent students and their families. The role focuses on root-cause analysis, case management, barrier reduction, and connecting families to school and community supports to improve attendance and academic engagement.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h3><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Social Work, Education, Security, Counseling, Psychology, or related field preferred.</li><li>
Experience working with at-risk youth and diverse communities.</li><li>
Experience conducting home visits or case management in schools or social services.</li><li>
Strong written and oral communication skills, especially in sensitive conversations.</li><li>
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
PREFERRED SKILLS &amp; COMPETENCIES</h3><ul><li>
Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and restorative approaches.</li><li>
Familiarity with public assistance programs, behavioral supports, and special education processes.</li><li>
Bilingual (Spanish preferred, if applicable).</li></ul> 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *other duties may be assigned<ul><li>
Conduct intake interviews and needs assessments with referred students and families.</li><li>
Provide case management, progress monitoring, and follow-up for assigned students.</li><li>
Partner with school social workers, counselors, and administrators on intervention plans.</li><li>
Develop attendance improvement plans with measurable goals and timelines.</li><li>
Facilitate referrals to support services such as mental health resources, transportation, special education, or community agencies.</li><li>
Conduct home visits to support engagement and attendance improvement.</li><li>
Maintain accurate documentation, case files, and progress notes.</li><li>
Participate in MTSS, SST, IEP, and re-entry meetings as needed.</li><li>
Provide regular updates to districts on student progress, data trends, and outcomes.</li><li>
Support parent education workshops and preventative programming focused on attendance.</li><li>
Assist in court preparation and attend truancy hearings when required.</li></ul>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.</li><li>
Regularly required to talk and hear to exchange information in person and by telephone.</li><li>
Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or operate standard office equipment.</li><li>
Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop or kneel.</li><li>
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, files).</li><li>
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.</li></ul>
Work Environment:<ul><li>
Work is generally performed in a standard office setting with moderate noise levels (e.g., conversations, printers, phones).</li><li>
The position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.</li><li>
Duties may involve occasional travel between work sites, schools, or off-site meetings.</li><li>
Work hours are typically during the standard business day, but occasional evening or weekend work may be required for meetings or events.</li><li>
The work environment is generally climate controlled and ergonomically equipped.</li></ul></div>

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