Description

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: In coordination with the treatment team, the After-School Specialist is responsible for providing tutoring to identified youth. The After-School Specialist works with a team approach with the residents’ interdisciplinary team in providing strength-based interventions with the youth and coordinates referrals with the AmeriCorps Tutors.

DUTIES:

• Tutoring
• Provides academic assistance to assigned clients either individually or in a group.
• Works with Residential team to support clients’ education plans.
• Works with Residential staff to support and participate in the onsite reading program.
• Maintains records on each client who is tutored.
• Helps residents develop a positive attitude toward learning and studying.
• Works with Residential team to address any inappropriate or unsafe behavioral disturbances during tutoring program schedule.
• Communicates with Residential team staff regarding participant’s progress in the program.
• Facilitates weekly enrichment activities, including but not limited to: Reading to Dogs, Nutrition Education and Recreation Activities.
• Facilitates daily enrichment activities including Nutrition Education, Recreation Activities, Science Activities, Expressive Arts and Arts and Crafts during non-school weeks.
• Completes written documentation per residential program requirements, and in compliance with agency policy and training.
• Maintains a record of each youth’s services in the currently used database.
• Attends identified Residential meetings and individual meetings with Cottage Facilitators to ensure appropriate coordination of care.
• Communicates with teachers verbally and electronically as needed to facilitate appropriate student learning.
• Orders and processes distribution of incentives for residents
• Receives referrals from Cottage Facilitators and develops schedule with AmeriCorps members based on referral requests.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, trainings, case reviews, and other meetings as required.
• Communicates with interdisciplinary team regarding client needs and progress and available resources.
• Attends community agency meetings as necessary.
• Attends required Residential Counselor trainings such as Pro-Act and portion of the New Employee Training within the first 120 days.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LOCATION: 2750 Sutterville Rd. Sacramento, CA 95820

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

SALARY: $18.54 - $20.85 per hour, to start

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: A high school diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, human development, counseling, or related field is preferred.

At least 1-year of experience working with children or six months’ experience in tutoring children 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.

BENEFITS: Excellent benefits package including 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.

TO APPLY: 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 rescind/ed.