Part-Time Bilingual Paraprofessional

POSITION TITLE: PartTime Bilingual Paraprofessional

DEPARTMENT: Legal

REPORTS TO: Director of Legal Services

DIRECT REPORTS: None

HOURLY RATE: $22.50 $25/hr (up to 25 hours each week)

LOCATION: 41st Shelter Site

Join a Legacy of Hope and Empowerment at Covenant House New York!

For over 50 years Covenant House New York (CHNY) has been at the forefront of transforming lives by providing comprehensive shelter housing and wraparound support services for vulnerable homeless runaway and exploited youth. As the largest provider of these essential services in New York City CHNY impacts the lives of over 1500 young people aged 1624 every year.

At CHNY our doors are open to all young people in need regardless of race religion sexual orientation gender identity and expression. Our dedicated team offers various services including shelter housing education employment health mental health support youth development and antihuman trafficking initiatives. We operate with harm reduction and traumainformed principles to ensure the best care for our youth.

But our mission goes beyond immediate support. We are passionate advocates for systemic change influencing public policy and raising awareness of the critical issues surrounding youth homelessness. Our ultimate goal is to provide a safe refuge and empower young people to build a brighter future founded on compassion unconditional love and absolute respect.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of countless young people. Join a team that inspires longterm transformation and hope.

Job Summary

The parttime Bilingual Paraprofessional will play a vital role in supporting the Legal Affairs and CovWorks Departments by assisting with various administrative tasks while engaging directly with youth. This position requires someone who can provide meaningful support by conducting confidential interviews and screenings maintaining organized filing systems and managing documents electronic files and mail. A component of this role will involve translating documents and facilitating communication in Spanish or French to ensure accessibility and understanding for all youth. The paraprofessional will also assist with coordinating appointments following up on documents and managing updates related to hearings and other youthrelated matters. Additional responsibilities include contacting outside agencies working with various computer systems and software as directed by departmental leadership. This position is ideal for an organized compassionate and detailoriented individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about positively impacting young peoples lives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with youth confidential interviews and screenings.
• Assist with following up with youth and other participants concerning appointments documents and hearing updates.
• Assist with maintaining departments inhouse online filing systems.
• Assist with managing documents electronic files and mail.
• Assist with contacting outside agencies and other thirdparty organizations.
• Work with different computer systems and software.
• Attend workshops and trainings as needed/requested by Directors.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Legal Services and CovWorks Directors.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (preferred or in process)
• Bilingual in English and either Spanish or French (businesslevel proficiency)
• Computer proficiency in MS Word Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Excellent computer and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively interact and work with youth and coworkers.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
• Prompt responsible caring and organized.

Covenant House New York is an equalopportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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