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:

Stephen Decatur Middle School Building Principal

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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a 190-day position.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on the Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee must be able to handle work which deals mostly with people, objects, equipment in a general setting; depth perception and field of vision are important. The employee is required to read, write, and type in performing essential duties of the job. Employee must recognize differences in sound, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative; ability to differentiate tones and volumes in conversation.
MENTAL DEMANDS
The Caseworker must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Caseworker must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time. The employee must also be able to handle students dealing with different situations, managing time and resources appropriately.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements described the general purposes and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.