Bilingual Youth Worker - JOR

About the Role

The Youth Worker for La Jornada works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with the youth and family to provide advocacy and support towards targeted goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's Mission, Values and Philosophies.
• Provide direct supervision of children in care, including always maintaining line-of-sight.
• Interact with the youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting the youth in achieving identified goals.
• Provide youth with the appropriate leadership during the program.
• Provide a warm, caring and safe atmosphere for youth.
• Report any problems which arise to the Out of School Coordinator.
• Responsible for all activity and room preparations for the program.
• Complete all relevant training on a timely basis as required by state, contract, and/or licensing agency standards.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward all youth, co-workers, families and others involved with the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent degree.
• A minimum of 1 year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents.
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and interact effectively with minors.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to provide emotional support to minors as they navigate various developmental stages.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily injury liability.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
• 21 years of age, valid driver's license.

Skills

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Enthusiastic self-starter.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Works well independently and as a team member.

Physical Demands

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
• Ability to travel frequently and drive vehicle while sitting for extended periods, with frequency varying based on program demands.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.