A+ Attendance Advocate

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

1. 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.  

2. 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

3. 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.
• Effective communication skills
• Highly detail-oriented
• Ability to  show compassion/empathy
• Problem-solving  skills
• Interpersonal skills

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.