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Truancy Caseworker

Conduct intake interviews and needs assessments with referred students and families.
Provide case management, progress monitoring, and follow-up for assigned students.
Partner with school social workers, counselors, and administrators on intervention plans.
Develop attendance improvement plans with measurable goals and timelines.
Facilitate referrals to support services such as mental health resources, transportation, special education, or community agencies.
Conduct home visits to support engagement and attendance improvement.
Maintain accurate documentation, case files, and progress notes.
Provide regular updates to districts on student progress, data trends, and outcomes.
Support parent education workshops and preventative programming focused on attendance.
Assist in court preparation and attend truancy hearings when required.
Responsible to attend administrative, planning, and informational meetings as requested
Responsible for a work day consisting of eight hours in addition to a half hour lunch.
Employee work will occur at Regional Office and in the field.
Assume additional duties as assigned

Bachelor’s degree
Experience working with children
Knowledge and/or experience working with social service agencies
Able to utilize technology—email, ISBE reporting systems, Google Drive, Google Sheets; Must be able to operate office equipment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills,including ability to effectively communicate
Ability to follow direction and work independently
Team player with willingness to support departmental decisions

Please apply via e-mail or in writing to Gary Windy, Director of ROE Services.
Applications must include the following documents: letter of interest, resume, and 3 professional references.
E-mail: gwindy@roe35.org
Mail: 119 W. Madison St. Ottawa, IL 61350

4/20/2026

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