Part-Time Youth Support & Community Mentor

State of Missouri; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Missouri, Division of Youth Services, is seeking a Social Services Aide/Community Mentor to support youth in day treatment and residential programs. You will work with staff to create a safe, therapeutic environment, requiring empathy, cooperation, and clear communication.

The role is part-time, non-benefit, pays $16.84 per hour with possible differential. Responsibilities include transporting youth, tutoring, helping with employment resources, maintaining logs, and upholding

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Prior experience with juveniles or coursework in social science or criminal justice is desired.
• Ability to transport youth in a state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Transport youth (and possibly family) to school, job, doctor appointments, meetings, etc. in a state vehicle.
• Spend time with youth in developing constructive relationship, participating in recreational activities or otherwise helping to provide structure and guidance.
• Provides extra contact for youth in high risk cases.
• Monitoring clients during home visits from facility.
• Serves as an appropriate role model and support system.
• Provide tutoring or academic assistance with schoolwork or homework.
• Assist client in securing employment.
• Assist supervisor in developing employment opportunities and/or community resources for youth/families.
• Contact service providers or community resources regarding behavior and attitude of client.
• Meet with supervisor on a regular basis and report information regarding client to supervisor.
• Maintain written log of client contact for documentation purposes.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Professionalism

Respect

Interpersonal skills

Education

College coursework in social science or criminal justice

Job description

State of Missouri, Division of Youth Services, is seeking a Social Services Aide/Community Mentor to support youth in day treatment and residential programs. You will work with staff to create a safe, therapeutic environment, requiring empathy, cooperation, and clear communication.

The role is part-time, non-benefit, pays $16.84 per hour with possible differential. Responsibilities include transporting youth, tutoring, helping with employment resources, maintaining logs, and upholding