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PREVENTION / INTERVENTION ASSISTANT

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Under the general direction of the site administrators, the Prevention/Intervention Assistant will implement a prevention‑intervention model to support youth and families, promote academic success, and increase graduation rates. The intervention model is a systems approach designed to help schools, parents, and youth identify the issues resulting in truancy and create solutions and support systems to change behavior. The Prevention/Intervention Assistant, Community Support Team, and family will address the truant behavior in a way that is supportive, inclusive, and consistent.

The Assistant is responsible for implementing comprehensive student assistance programs in assigned schools that address problems associated with truancy and declining academic performance.

• Function as a child advocate to promote acceptable school attendance for all students.
• Assist school administration in establishing a Community Support Team.
• Schedule ongoing meetings to review caseload progress.
• Consult with school personnel to encourage early identification of students with irregular or poor attendance.
• Serve as a mentor to one or more students throughout the school year.
• Work with site administrators, families/guardians, teachers, truancy officers, and law enforcement officials on intervention processes to ensure student success expectations.
• Consult with the District Unity Support Coordinator and appropriate referral youth services for students involved with those agencies, and develop a process for re‑entry to the district.
• Conduct home visits with the Community Intervention Team to identify reasons for insufficient attendance and promote support systems to change behavior.
• Collaborate with school administration and teachers to identify students academically at risk and, through the MTSS process, provide additional instructional support.
• Provide follow‑up case management, ongoing support, and feedback to schools and families.
• Work with school counselors to develop youth prevention/empowerment clubs.
• Participate in MTSS/Case Review meetings as needed.
• Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college experience is desirable.
• Two (2) years of experience with students or parents in school or community agencies.

• Successful completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university in psychology, sociology, social work, human development and family studies, humanities, criminal justice or a related field.
• Two (2) years of successful experience working with at‑risk students, preferably in an educational setting; experience consulting with families and community agencies; relevant investigative experience is helpful.
• Basic interviewing, counseling and casework principles and techniques; basic investigative techniques; report writing and record‑keeping; laws, regulations, and procedures affecting truancy issues; and community resources.
• Effective communication with families, education personnel, various agencies and programs; recognition and appreciation of cultural differences and maintenance of respect for cultural backgrounds; confidentiality of information; establishing positive relationships with at‑risk youth; motivation of youth; preparation and delivery of accurate written and/or reports; maintenance of constructive relationships with those contacted at work; research of information and resources; analysis of problems and development of solutions;
  
  maintenance and follow‑up on caseload progress.

Possession of or ability to obtain a Nevada driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the District.

Grade 19 – Sch A: $18.11 (entry step);
Sch B: $21.83 (entry step).

Range/Grade 19.

Benefit packages are available for all employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more. Benefits include: no waiting period on medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; employees may select an insurance plan in which the District…