TAOEP Caseworker
Job in
Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, 62523, USA
Listing for:
Decatur Public School District
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
-
Social Work
Youth Development, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 54000 USD Yearly
USD
42000.00
54000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Must have reliable transportation.
TRUANTS ALTERNATIVE AND OPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (TAOEP) CASEWORKER Qualifications
A minimum of an Associate's degree in the area of human services, counseling, education, or other social science-related field.A demonstrated ability to carry out multiple responsibilities ranging from advising and facilitating discussions in a one-on-one setting to family meetings.Proven ability to build relationships with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic students and families.Strong verbal, written, and listening skills allowing one to establish trust and build rapport in diverse settings.Ability to develop personal/social skills plans for individual students (e.g., character education, motivation, goal setting, conflict management, etc.)Demonstrated time and project management skills in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse groups of people.Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs.Reliable transportation is a must.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
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.Collect, maintain, and submit data records, reports, and assignments promptly and efficiently for evaluation and assessment of the program.Collect, maintain, and submit data records to identify and monitor students to be involved and to continue in the program.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.Communicate with Building Principal, School Intervention Team, and/or Parent Liaisons regarding identified students' performance.Conduct home visits as needed to address the needs of identified students in the TAOEP program.Develop and implement individual and small group intervention and prevention strategies to increase the likelihood that students will stay in school.Facilitate and track plans designed to improve student attendance.Foster relationships with parents and family, volunteers, and other caring- adult mentors and program supporters in the community.Develop a personal/social skills program for identified students and families.Maintain confidential program records and files.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.Facilitate attendance interventions for identified students and families.Serve as coach, guide, problem-solver, and lead interventionist for identified students and families.Utilize local agencies and resources to enhance the services to identified students and families.Work collaboratively with the Student Services Transition Coordinator, school staff, and/or Parent Liaison to provide coordinated services to identified students and families.Review incoming referrals and evaluate for next level of wraparound services needed by identified students and their families.Perform such other related tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or designee.Reports to
Muffley and Dennis Schools
Maintains Liaison With
- Building Administrators
- Building Staff
- Student Services Staff
- Parent Liaisons
- Identified Students and Their Families
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…
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
