Truancy Officer

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate At-Risk Mentor to join our team. As an At-Risk Mentor, you will play a vital role in supporting students who are struggling with attendance, performance, and discipline challenges.

• Develop and implement holistic support plans for students, working closely with teachers, clinical professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and community members to ensure a collaborative approach to student success.
• Monitor and analyze student data to inform intervention strategies and measure progress.
• Connect students with relevant resources and services to address their unique needs.
• Lead case management and re-entry processes for students returning from suspension or other absences.
• Participate in the Clinical Care team to ensure comprehensive support for students.
• Collaborate with security guards and other advocates to review student circumstances and develop impactful interventions.
• Utilize data systems to track student progress and drive additional intervention recommendations.

• Associate's degree or higher in a related field.
• Bilingual - Spanish speaking.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with young people and family members.
• Prior experience taking initiative in complex environments and systems.
• Strong ability to build relationships with students, parents, and teachers.
• Ability to maintain multiple, deep relationships with students and adults at one time.
• Experience and comfort having critical conversations with students to move them toward realistic goals and next steps.
• Highly detail-oriented and data-driven work style.
• Flexibility with working evening hours.

As a member of the ChanceLight family, you will be provided with the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching personal and professional fulfillment.

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is a division of the nation's leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives.

Learn more about our history, mission, and program services by visiting our website.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, virtual medical visits, health savings account, paid time off, and more.

If you're ready to start making a genuine difference in the lives of children, join us today.