Bilingual Youth Worker - JOR

The National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is committed to doing what is best for children, youth, and their families—a core value we seek in every team member.

Benefits

• 33 paid days off each year (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)
• Healthcare benefits for you and your family
• Pet insurance with discounts and reimbursements
• Competitive salaries and benefits, including a 401(k)
• Summer Hours Off (half-day Fridays and work anniversary trips)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Phone allowance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Continuing education units (CEUs) and ongoing trainings

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in alignment with NYAP’s mission, values, and philosophies
• Build trusting, supportive relationships with youth to help them achieve identified goals
• Provide leadership and guidance during program activities
• Create a warm, caring, and safe atmosphere for youth
• Handle activity and room preparations for the program
• Complete required documentation and training on time as mandated by state, contract, or licensing agencies
• Maintain a positive attitude toward youth, coworkers, families, and program partners
• Report problems to the Out of School Coordinator
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automotive insurance
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily injury liability
• Good driving record
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and office equipment (computers, printers, fax machines, etc.)
• Experience with desktop/laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smartphones, and tablets
• 21 years of age or older

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with minors
• Patience, empathy, and emotional support capabilities for youth navigating developmental stages
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service and organizational skills
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical Demands

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity
• Repetitive motion, prolonged sitting and standing, and sustained mental/visual demands
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying
• Frequent travel and extended periods of driving, varying by program demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.