Social Service Aide/Community Mentor

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today!

The current rate for this position is $16.84 per hour. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay). 

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

This is a unique position to the Division of Youth Services located in Hillsboro, Missouri. Work assignments can be varied but generally involve transport youth to and from the facility on a daily basis while operating a 14 passenger mini-bus (a special license is not required). Employees hired in this title are considered hourly/temporary and are not eligible for any benefits.

The following tasks are the responsibility of the Social Services Aide/Community Mentor:

• Transport youth (and possibly family) to school, job, doctor appointments, meetings, etc. in a state vehicle.
• Spend time with youth in developing constructive relationship, helping to provide structure and guidance.
• Serves as an appropriate role model and support system.
• Assist youth in securing employment, driving permit, HiSET testing, and/or community resources.  
• Meet with supervisor on a regular basis and report information regarding youth to supervisor.

Qualifications - All you need for success

A valid driver's license is the only requirement for a SSA. Prior experience working with juveniles or college course work in the social science or criminal justice field is desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of child development and the role of the family.
• Working knowledge of the general techniques of communicating with adolescent clients.
• Basic knowledge of the causes of juvenile delinquency and of current methods for treatment of the juveniles.
• Ability to work with clients in an empathetic and understanding manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, family members and other treatment staff, and to explain the progress of the client.
• Ability to interact on a community level in a professional and responsible manner.
• A valid driver's license is required. 

Social Service Aide Expectations

• Maintain professional appropriate boundaries with clients.
• Meet weekly (or as directed) with supervisor.
• Keep time sheet current and make available to supervisor as requested.
• Track hours and services provided to youth and families.
• Maintain confidentiality

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

This is a part-time non-benefit eligible hourly position transporting youth to and from school as we are an alternative academic setting.  Generally, the morning hours range from 5:30 am - 9:00 am and the afternoon hours range from 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm.  This position has a possibility of 39 hours available every two weeks. You will be driving a 14 passenger mini-bus and/or a transit van. A special license is not required. 

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

If you have any questions about this position, please call Stephanie Young, Facility Manager at 636-797-5266 or [email protected].

If you experience an accessibility issue while applying at mocareers.mo.gov, please contact [email protected] or call 573-526-0416. 

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.