Outreach Worker
Starting Salary (without PDE Certification): $34,486

Qualifications:
1. Degree with a license or certification as a School Social Worker or school guidance counselor or related
certificate.
2. Experience working in multiple areas of a school system.
3. Experience working with a diverse community.
4. Experience working with community agencies including law enforcement, juvenile probation, and human services.
5. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114 and 151).
6. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the Allentown Board of Directors and Superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary
Provides the prevention services, case management and connections to community resources by assisting the Director of Student Services in performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Performs related duties as assigned by the Building Principal and the Director of Student Services.
2. Works with school staff at assigned schools
3. Works with referred children and families to identify and provide effective strategies to reduce truancy. Examples of strategies include: conducting home visits; increasing involvement in pro-social activities & peer groups; providing educational opportunities; connecting to mentors; locating behavioral, social and emotional supports; and making referrals to school and community resources.
4. Provides and or supports school programs such as Violence Prevention Activities, Student Assistance Program; Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, ATOD Prevention Programs, and Restorative Practices.
5. Collaborates with community partners.
6. Collaborates with related school staff.
7. Completes all required school district training.
8. Complies with all evaluation requirements.

Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!

The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.

The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o Medical Insurance
o Dental Insurance
o Vision Reimbursement
o Tuition Reimbursement
o Personal and Sick time
o PSERS Retirement Fund

*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.