After School Specialist – Sacramento Children’s Home – Sacramento, CA

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.

SCHEDULE: Mon – Friday 8:30am – 12:30pm (This is a part time opportunity)

Founded in 1867, the Sacramento Children’s Home is the oldest active charity in Sacramento, & among the most highly respected. Serving over 7,000 children & over 4,000 families every year, with eight programs across six locations, we offer excellent career advancement opportunities while making a positive impact in your community.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Provides academic assistance to assigned clients either individually or in a group.
• Works with Residential and Education team to support clients’ education plans.
• Works with Residential staff to support and participate in the onsite reading program.
• Works with Residential and Education team to address any inappropriate or unsafe behavioral disturbances during tutoring program schedule.
• Communicates with Residential and Education 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.
• Maintains records on each client who is tutored.
• Helps residents develop a positive attitude toward learning and studying.