Social Service Aide/Community Mentor

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

Job summary

State of Missouri, Division of Youth Services in Hillsboro, MO, seeks a part-time Social Service Aide/Community Mentor to transport youth to school and activities, build constructive relationships, and support their development. A valid driver’s license is required, and the role pays hourly with no benefits.

Typical shifts run mornings and/or afternoons, with about 39 hours every two weeks. You will be driving a 14-passenger mini-bus or transit van, no special license required.

Qualifications

• Empathy and a nonjudgmental attitude when working with youth.
• Ability to communicate clearly and honestly with youth, families and staff.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Experience or coursework related to social services or juvenile care is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Transport youth to school, appointments, and activities in a state vehicle.
• Spend time with youth to build constructive relationships and provide guidance.
• Serve as a positive role model and support system.
• Assist youth with employment, driving permits, HiSET testing, and connecting to community resources.
• Meet regularly with a supervisor and report on youth progress.

Skills

Empathy

Clear communication

Teamwork

Professional conduct

Driver's license

Job description

Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today!

The current rate for this position is $16.84 per hour. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

This is a unique position to the Division of Youth Services located in Hillsboro, Missouri. Work assignments can be varied but generally involve transport youth to and from the facility on a daily basis while operating a 14 passenger mini-bus (a special license is not required). Employees hired in this title are considered hourly/temporary and are not eligible for any benefits.

The following tasks are the responsibility of the Social Services Aide/Community Mentor:

• Transport youth (and possibly family) to school, job, doctor appointments, meetings, etc. in a state vehicle.
• Spend time with youth in developing constructive relationship, helping to provide structure and guidance.
• Serves as an appropriate role model and support system.
• Assist youth in securing employment, driving permit, HiSET testing, and/or community resources.
• Meet with supervisor on a regular basis and report information regarding youth to supervisor.

A valid driver's license is the only requirement for a SSA. Prior experience working with juveniles or college course work in the social science or criminal justice field is desired.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of child development and the role of the family.
• Working knowledge of the general techniques of communicating with adolescent clients.
• Basic knowledge of the causes of juvenile delinquency and of current methods for treatment of the juveniles.
• Ability to work with clients in an empathetic and understanding manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, family members and other treatment staff, and to explain the progress of the client.
• Ability to interact on a community level in a professional and responsible manner.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Social Service Aide Expectations

• Maintain professional appropriate boundaries with clients.
• Meet weekly (or as directed) with supervisor.
• Keep time sheet current and make available to supervisor as requested.
• Track hours and services provided to youth and families.
• Maintain confidentiality

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

This is a part-time non-benefit eligible hourly position transporting youth to and from school as we are an alternative academic setting. Generally, the morning hours range from 5:30 am - 9:00 am and the afternoon hours range from 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm. This position has a possibility of 39 hours available every two weeks. You will be driving a 14 passenger mini-bus and/or a transit van. A special license is not required.

If you have any questions about this position, please call Stephanie Young, Facility Manager at 636-797-5266 or [e-mail].

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