Social Service Aide​/Community Mentor

Social Service Aide/Community Mentor

State of Missouri

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 need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able‑bodied, professional and respectful; you must 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. Individuals selected may receive a higher rate based on a 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 in developing constructive relationships, participating in recreational activities or providing structure and guidance.
• Provide extra contact for youth in high risk cases.
• Monitor clients during home visits from facility.
• Serve 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.

• A valid driver's license.
• Prior experience working with juveniles or college 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 causes of juvenile delinquency and 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 explain the progress of the client.
• Ability to interact on a community level in a professional and responsible manner.

• 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.

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

Accessibility issue while applying: courtney.a.hall.gov or call 573‑526‑0416. Questions about this position: hrc.gov.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Part‑time (non‑benefit eligible)

Job function:
Other – Government Administration