Every young person deserves a fair chance at education and development. As a truancy officer at a regional government organization, you play a key role. You guide young people towards a successful school career and prevent absenteeism and early school leaving. You work at the intersection of education, care, and enforcement, with attention to the young person's story and clear frameworks.
What you do
As a truancy officer, you are the point of contact for young people, parents, schools, and collaborative partners. You are visible in schools and know what is happening.
- You work according to the Methodical Approach to School Absenteeism (MAS) and monitor attendance.
- You identify and address school absenteeism and prevent early school leaving.
- You conduct interviews with young people, parents, schools, and chain partners.
- You assess absenteeism reports and handle leave and exemption requests.
- You advise schools on preventing and tackling absenteeism.
- You timely engage appropriate help or interventions and monitor progress.
- You work closely with partners in education, care, and safety.
What they ask You are resilient and know how to motivate young people, even when it gets difficult. You communicate clearly and respectfully and can effectively switch between different interests.
- You have a completed HBO (higher professional education) degree.
- You have knowledge of the Compulsory Education Act and the Appropriate Education Act.
- You preferably possess a BOA authorization or are willing to obtain it.
- You are familiar with the Methodical Approach to School Absenteeism (MAS) and enjoy working with it.
- You communicate easily with young people, parents, schools, and management.
- You are a connector who motivates others.
- You have an eye for the living world of young people and their families.
- You work proactively, creatively, and solution-oriented.
- You preferably have knowledge of JVS-3.
Practical
You will work at a regional truancy office, organized by a municipal organization. Together with fellow truancy officers, transition coaches, and administrative support, you work towards one common goal: offering young people perspective. You collaborate intensively with schools, care institutions, youth care, neighborhood teams, and other chain partners. The collaboration is professional, committed, and results-oriented.
You are given space to work independently while building on the knowledge and experience of your team.
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