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!
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.
• 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.

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.

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.

• 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