Youth Tutor

Sacramento Children's Home • Sacramento, CA

20d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Tutor provides tutoring and homework help for current or former foster youth. The role delivers evidence-based lessons in individual or group settings at schools and other community locations, based on community needs. The tutor uses the prescribed curriculum and agency policies while supporting student participation, skill development, and continued engagement. Services include assessments, documentation, coordination with families and community partners, and follow-up on referrals. The position is part time, averaging 10 hours per week, with a mandatory monthly staff meeting on the third Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Services are based at 2750 Sutterville Rd., Sacramento, California, and may take place at schools and other community sites. Driving is an essential job function; employees must provide their own vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license and minimum insurance coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; alternatively, at least 60 completed units from an accredited college plus two years of relevant experience is accepted.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license, minimum insurance coverage, and the ability to furnish a personal vehicle for work; driving is an essential job function.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience tutoring children or working with children and families in a social services or community-based program is highly desired for candidates meeting the bachelor’s-degree pathway.
• CPR certification is preferred, or must be obtained within the agency-required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual or group tutoring sessions for assigned clients, following the evidence-based curriculum and agency policies.
• Use creative and engaging teaching methods to increase youth participation and retention.
• Use basic classroom behavioral management techniques as needed.
• Monitor participation and follow up with youth, families, or County and community contacts when needed to support continued participation.
• Conduct required baseline and post-program assessments and enter data into the monitoring system.
• Provide rewards or incentives for ongoing participation and program graduation.
• Encourage family participation to support skill-building at home and in other settings.
• Provide services at schools and community sites, collaborate with school personnel, and comply with district policies.
• Promptly review critical incidents with a supervisor to support safety and compliance with agency policies.
• Follow up on mental health referrals as needed and participate in scheduled supervision to review participant progress.
• Attend required agency trainings, meetings, and events.
• Coordinate services with school sites and community partners, participate in scheduled outreach presentations, and follow up on community-resource referrals.
• Write and maintain accurate case files, including correspondence, screenings, checklists, and referrals.
• Conduct outcome measurement and document baseline and post-assessments.
• Prepare critical incident and suspected child abuse reports as necessary.
• Perform data entry and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage may be available to eligible employees.
• Retirement plan with company match may be available to eligible employees.
• Paid vacation and sick leave may be available to eligible employees.
• 11 paid holidays may be available to eligible employees.
• Tuition reimbursement may be available to eligible employees.
• Professional development support may be available to eligible employees.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level