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Financial Aid > Federal Work Study Community Service Program > Mississippi Children's Home CARES Center

Mississippi Children's Home CARES Center

Federal Work Study Community Service Program

CARES Inc. is associated with Mississippi Children's Home Services, and provides educational and therapeutic services for children, ages 6-18, who have serious emotional and behavioral problems and/or substance abuse. Individual educational services are provided by licensed professionals. The CARES School is located at 402 Wesley Avenue at the corner of West Street just behind Millsaps, so transportation is not required. Students who plan to walk to this site must attend a brief safety orientation. These jobs require a background check.

Mississippi Children's Home CARES School Office Assistant

Job Description:

The office assistant will provide assistance to the Principal and Student Support Facilitator in the school office and library. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist with filing and student record management
• Assist students in the school library
• Assist with organization of school resources and materials
• Assist teachers in locating resources and preparing materials for classes
• Answer and route incoming calls, and take messages
• Assist with various school projects

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Hours are flexible within this range).

Salary $10 per hour

Mississippi Children's Home CARES School Tutor

Job Description:

Tutors will work under the supervision of unit staff, and will be responsible for helping plan and/or implement activities for designated students in grades 1 - 12. They will be expected to observe and participate in therapeutic practices and interventions which have proven to be effective when working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges. The goal of this program is to help CARES students remediate skill deficits in academic areas identified by school staff members. These activities will help students develop basic skills and complete assignments and projects assigned by the teachers. Materials will be provided. Duties include:

• Assisting students with homework and/or assignments
• Reading to students, help with reading comprehension
• Re-teaching and/or teaching new math strategies
• Assisting students with written assignments and reports
• Working one on one with students

Monday - Friday, 3:30 - 5 p.m. (Hours are flexible within this range).

Salary $10 per hour

Mississippi Children's Home CARES Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Job Description:

Therapeutic Recreation Assistants will work under the guidance of licensed professionals to plan and implement activities for students in grades 1 - 12 including: art, crafts, cooking, music, sports, dance, aerobics, and other recreation activities. They will be expected to observe and participate in therapeutic practices and interventions which have proven to be effective when working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges. The goal of this program is to help CARES students identify and develop their personal strengths. These activities will help build students' self esteem and confidence and help them choose career paths based on their individual strengths and preferences.

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 6 - 8 p.m. (Hours are flexible within these ranges).

Salary $10 per hour