Behavioral Specialist Jobs

Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.

A Behavioral Specialist with the Attendance & Truancy Division of the Regional Office of Education would allow you to complete assessments and provide direct services to students and their families to help improve school attendance. You would be responsible for providing consultative services to schools, and social work services to students and families regarding school attendance issues.

Providing counseling and on-going follow up support to families and students, as well as providing consultative support to school personnel

Investigate cases of reported attendance concerns that are impeding school success * Counsel with students and families in order to support attendance, behavior and academic success through high school graduation

Coordinate community resources available for students and families, monitor school attendance, coordinate school visits and home visits.

Provide case management services. *Responds to telephone, email and in-person requests, inquiries and questions in a professional, polite and responsive manner.

Maintains confidentiality in all matters.

.Responds to telephone, email and in-person requests, inquiries and questions in a professional, polite and responsive manner.

Maintains confidentiality in all matters.

• Must possess excellent assessment, case management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to conduct home visits and visit truancy sites that have been reported
• Should possess a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of attendance laws/regulations, intervention/prevention strategies, and referral sources
• The ability to interpret/communicate school attendance law and provide support activities for students and their families.
• Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and the community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to flex communication style to multiple cultural environments to improve instructional practices

The ability to converse in Spanish and English is strongly desired

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.