Social Services Aide​/Community Mentor

Job Summary

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

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

Employees hired in this title are considered hourly/temporary and are not eligible for any benefits.

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

• A valid driver's license is the only requirement for a Social Services Aide.
• Prior experience working with juveniles or coursework in social science or criminal justice is desired.

• 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 current methods of treatment.
• 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.

• 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 the 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.

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 position working with youth and other staff to create a therapeutic and safe environment.

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