What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Attendance Case Manager position at Seneca Family of Agencies?
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Seneca’s School Partnership Programs are hiring for a Bilingual Attendance Case Manager to support grades 6-8th to success at Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy in Los Angeles. As a Bilingual Attendance Case Manager, you will implement a promising new strategy for reducing chronic absenteeism that utilizes a family-focused, peer support model to increase student engagement and achievement. As a Bilingual Attendance Case Manager, you will spend time both on and off campus, connecting with families and organizations in the community, which positively impacts students and families and helps them access resources and opportunities that enrich their lives.
ABOUT THE LA CrUE PROGRAM
Seneca’s LA CrUE Program partners with district and charter schools across the Los Angeles region to provide a range of services from our agency’s Unconditional Education (UE) model. Our model empowers schools in developing trauma-informed and healing-centered multi-tiered systems of supports (MTSS). We are an inclusive and welcoming program that strives for our staff to feel valued, mattered, and supported with professional development while supporting our students and caregivers through some of the most difficult times in their lives. Learn more about Seneca’s School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for nearly a decade. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff, and our programs actively engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote equity and justice for the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team, including teachers, counselors, specialists, and program leadership
- Build therapeutic relationships that help students engage and achieve personalized goals
- Develop collaborative relationships with students and families, co-creating action plans tailored to each student and family.
- Conduct weekly check-ins with each student on the caseload to provide support, encouragement, and accountability
- Provide additional support and accountability to families and students between meetings for completion of action steps
- Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the daily life of the student, including other Seneca programs or outside agencies
- Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing
Qualifications
- Education/Experience requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Required prior experience in working with students who exhibit challenging behaviors. This also includes experience supporting caregivers
- Applicable experience is defined as experience working with children who exhibit extremely challenging behaviors or providing support/coaching to caregivers
- Preferred lived experience, either personal or as a caregiver, with relevant systems (e.g., child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, special education, immigration, truancy, etc.)
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required
- Be eligible for becoming a Certified Wellness Coach Level 2 required
- Own Vehicle, Valid California Driver's License
- At least 21 years of age
- TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
Schedule
- School based schedule:
- Monday to Friday: 7:30 AM - 4 PM
- 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days
Benefits
- Starting at $30.59- $33.09 per year
- Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
- Salary increases each year
- Comprehensive employee benefits package:
- Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
- Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
- Partially paid premiums for dependents
- 403b retirement plan
- Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
- 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days
- Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
- Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington
- Specialized training and development opportunities
Salary : $31 - $33