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- Hillsboro, Missouri
- State of Missouri
- Part Time
- Human and Social Services
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- Hillsboro, Missouri
- State of Missouri
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
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Social Services Aide/Community Mentor
Hillsboro, Missouri United States State of Missouri Part Time $16.84 per Hour Dec 20, 2024
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State of Missouri
Build the Missouri of tomorrow. Ensure a strong foundation today. Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources. No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!
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!
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.
- Spend time with youth in developing constructive relationship, h elping 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.Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.
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