Youth Tutor

Sacramento Children's Home • Sacramento, CA

10d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

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

What This Job Offers

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