*$50/HR* Instructional Aide (Pre-Employment Transition Services) - Fort Smith

Part-Time Instructional Liaison

Services rendered at Mansfield Juvenile Treatment Center

Job Summary:

The AQT Instructional Liaison will professionally guide cohorts in a juvenile detention facility who have been charged with a crime or are otherwise demonstrating pre-delinquent behaviors. AQT Instructional Liaison will assist cohorts with the knowledge of gaining employment and model on-the-job work experience.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assesses each cohort situation and needs based on willingness to return to their communities and gain skillful employment/trade.
• Identifies a variety of resources and methods to help cohorts avoid committing more crimes and provides opportunities to assist them in becoming responsible citizens.
• Coordinates a variety of services such as crisis intervention, educational services and youth mentoring.
• Acts as liaison with cohorts regarding employment and/or vocational training.
• Sets guidelines for the behavior and actions of cohorts and recommends removal from program when those expectations are not met.
• Establishes and maintains detailed monthly records for each cohort; evaluates behavior during classroom interactions and makes related recommendations to AQT Admin team.
• Educates and informs the cohorts on youth programs and services available in the area or their area they will be released to.
• Maintains current knowledge and list of community resources and services available to assist and rehabilitate juveniles and their families.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to stay calm in difficult and emotional situations and to inform/educate troubled youth.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Two years of related experience with at-risk adolescents highly preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Salary Description $16 -$18/hour