Youth Tutor

Sacramento Children's HomeSacramento, CA
$20 - $23Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Tutor provides tutoring and homework help for students who are current or former foster youth. The Youth Tutor will provide evidence-based lessons to students in group settings in school or other community-based locations that best meet the needs of the community.

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
  • BA degree from an accredited college or university is required.
  • At least 60 units completed from an accredited college and 2 years of experience in tutoring children or working with children and families in a social services or community-based program is required.
  • Driving is an essential function of this job. As such, employees in this position will be required to furnish their own vehicle to be used in the course of employment.
  • A valid driver’s license and minimum insurance coverage is also required.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
  • Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with families.
  • Knowledge of basic classroom/group behavioral management.
  • Knowledge of mental illness issues.
  • Knowledge of child abuse issues.
  • Knowledge of child development and behavior.
  • Knowledge of family dynamics.
  • Knowledge of substance abuse issues.
  • Knowledge of local cultures.
  • Skill to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time in an efficient manner.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Outlook.
  • Knowledge and ability to enter information in databases.
  • Ability to work with schools/community personnel.
  • Ability to be culturally sensitive.

Nice To Haves

  • At least 1-year experience in tutoring children or working with children and families in a social services or community-based program is highly desired

Responsibilities

  • Conduct individual tutoring sessions to assigned clients, either individually or in a group, using fidelity to the evidence-based curriculum and agency policies.
  • Utilize creative and engaging teaching modalities to increase participation and retention of youth in program.
  • Provide basic classroom behavioral management techniques as needed.
  • Follow monitoring of participants in sessions and, if necessary, follow up with youth, families, and other County or community appointed persons to support continued participation.
  • Provide baseline assessment and post-assessment of each youth as required and enter the data into the data monitoring system.
  • Provide rewards/incentives for ongoing participation and graduation from the program.
  • Encourage family participation in sessions to support skill building at home and in other settings.
  • Provide services in the school and in various community sites.
  • Collaborate with school personnel and ensure compliance with district policies.
  • Staff all critical incidents with a supervisor in a timely manner to ensure safety in compliance with agency policies.
  • Follow up with mental health referrals as needed.
  • Participate in scheduled supervision to review participant progress.
  • Attend required agency trainings, meetings, and events.
  • Coordinate services with school sites and community partners as required.
  • Participate in outreach presentations as scheduled.
  • Follow up with referrals to community-based resources.
  • Write and maintain accurate case files, including but not limited to correspondence, screenings, check lists, referrals, etc.
  • Conduct outcome measurement and document baseline and post assessments.
  • Prepare Critical Incident and Suspected Child Abuse reports as necessary.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life and accident insurance
  • short and long-term disability plans
  • retirement plan with company match
  • paid vacation
  • sick leave
  • 11 paid holidays
  • tuition reimbursement
  • professional development and career advancement opportunities
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