Youth Tutor

Job Details: Job Location: Tutoring

• Sacramento, CA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $20.02 - $22.52Hourly, Founded in 1867, the Sacramento Children's Home is the oldest active charity in Sacramento and among the most highly respected. SCH is an equal opportunity employer who values an inclusive work environment that celebrates and recognizes the diversity of its employees. At SCH, we appreciate that having employees of many different backgrounds strengthens our organization, and we strive to create a workforce that reflects the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve.

OVERVIEW

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. DUTIES: 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. Perform data entry duties as needed. Perform other duties as assigned LOCATION: 2750 Sutterville Rd. Sacramento, CA 95820 SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, averages 10 hours per week, mandatory staff meeting 3rd Wednesday of every month (3:30-5:30 pm) SALARY: $20.

02 - $22.52 per hour, to start Qualifications: Driving is an essential function of this job, and 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 of age.

Education and Experience

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. BA degree from an accredited college or university is required. 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. Or 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.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations: CPR Certification preferred or obtained within agency-required timeframe.

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive benefits package based on position status and scheduled work hours. Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; a retirement plan with company match; paid vacation and sick leave; 11 paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; professional development support; and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Specific benefits are determined by position classification and hours worked. TO APPLY: Qualified employees must submit a completed Request for Promotion or Transfer form along with their resume to Human Resources. External candidates must complete our online employment application available at www.kidshome.org/careers PLEASE NOTE: Non-SCH employees who are made an offer of employment will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment background process that includes passing a drug test, including marijuana.

Applicants who do not pass any part of this pre-employment process will have their offer of employment rescinded.