Hiring: ARK Assistant Company: Adapt Forward Location: Modesto, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 04:28:20 Target Skills & Keywords : Move, SAFe About the job Experience: •Must be 18 year of age or older •Collage experience in the area of Human Services or related work experience is necessary to be a successful candidate. •Reliable transportation or effective way to travel to Crickets House. •Be able to walk, move quickly, reach, bend and stoop throughout the day. •Have adequate energy to actively engage with students throughout the work day. Required Skills: •Assist in the implementation of the Art Restores Kids (ARK) program at schools, Cricket’s House and Camp Cricket summer program. •Build healthy relationships with youth clients through facilitation of workshops utilizing art, music and/or other activities. •Be a positive role model for youth, helping them identify healthy, safe and successful pathways. •Use trauma informed practices to mentor youth and refer to appropriate community resources. •Expected Outcomes or Key Accountabilities for the Position: •Develop and demonstrate understanding of trauma informed services for youth as outlined in the Art Restores Kids Training Handbook, by providing positive mentorship, redirection and promoting non-violent behaviors. •Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Art Restores Kids (ARK) Program and how it operates within Cricket’s Hope by accurately presenting program’s purpose, components and procedures to clients, community organizations, school sites and the public. •Become familiar with youth-related difficulties as well as appropriate interventions by learning how trauma, violence, substance use, mental health and poverty impact children and referring clients to appropriate community resources. Qualifications: •High School Diploma/GED or equivalent •Bachelor’s Degree or Candidate for Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, or related field. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!