Social Service Aide/Community Mentor
Joplin, MO Joplin, MO Part-time Part-time $16.
31 an hour $16.
31 an hour 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago This is a part-time Non-Benefit Eligible Position.
Why you'll love this position:
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.
We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more.
Join us and help make the difference for our youth today! What you'll do Transport youth (and possibly family) to school, job, doctor appointments, meetings, etc.
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.
Examples of 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 of treatment of 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.
Experience and Educational Qualifications There are currently no minimum requirements for employment as a SSA.
Prior experience working with juveniles or college course work in the social science or criminal justice field is desired.
Social Service Aide Expectations Maintain professional appropriate boundaries with clients.
Monitor client attendance at school, home, job, GED, AA/NA meetings, etc.
Develop resources as directed.
Help families get in touch with necessary community resources.
Be familiar with client's Individual Treatment Plan and assist as directed in completing the plan.
Develop goals regarding clients, including contact type and frequency, with supervisor.
Meet weekly (or as directed) with supervisor.
Keep time sheet current and make available to supervisor as requested.
Provide monthly reports of case load contacts to supervisor.
Track hours and services provided to youth and families.
Maintain confidentiality!!!! If you experience an accessibility issue while applying at mocareers.
mo.
gov, please contact email protected or call 573-526-0416.
If you have questions about this position please contact:
email protected .
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
31 an hour $16.
31 an hour 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago This is a part-time Non-Benefit Eligible Position.
Why you'll love this position:
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.
We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more.
Join us and help make the difference for our youth today! What you'll do Transport youth (and possibly family) to school, job, doctor appointments, meetings, etc.
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.
Examples of 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 of treatment of 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.
Experience and Educational Qualifications There are currently no minimum requirements for employment as a SSA.
Prior experience working with juveniles or college course work in the social science or criminal justice field is desired.
Social Service Aide Expectations Maintain professional appropriate boundaries with clients.
Monitor client attendance at school, home, job, GED, AA/NA meetings, etc.
Develop resources as directed.
Help families get in touch with necessary community resources.
Be familiar with client's Individual Treatment Plan and assist as directed in completing the plan.
Develop goals regarding clients, including contact type and frequency, with supervisor.
Meet weekly (or as directed) with supervisor.
Keep time sheet current and make available to supervisor as requested.
Provide monthly reports of case load contacts to supervisor.
Track hours and services provided to youth and families.
Maintain confidentiality!!!! If you experience an accessibility issue while applying at mocareers.
mo.
gov, please contact email protected or call 573-526-0416.
If you have questions about this position please contact:
email protected .
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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