Bilingual Youth Worker JOR

Working At NYAP

• NYAPs commitment to doing what is best for children youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
• 33 Paid days off each year!(11 holidays 22 days PTO)
• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family.
• Pet insurance that provides 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 CEUs and ongoing trainings/education.
• Why Work with UsExciting Benefits and Opportunities at NYAP!

Position Summary

The Youth Workerfor La Jornadaworks 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

The Youth Workerfor La Jornadawill perform duties including but not limited to:

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs Mission Values and Philosophies.

• Provide direct supervision of children in care including alwaysmaintainingline-of-sight.

• Interact with the youth to develop a trusting supportive relationship whileassistingthe youth in achieving identified goals.

• Provide youth withthe appropriateleadership during the program.

• Provide a warmcaringand 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 ona timelybasis as required by state contract and/or licensing agency standards.

• Complete all required documentationin a timely manner.

• Maintain a positive attitude toward all youth co-workersfamiliesand others involved with the program.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalentdegree.

• A minimum of 1yearemployment 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 drivers license reliable transportation automotive insurance anda good drivingrecord.

• Minimumautomobile insurance coverage of $100000/300000 bodily injury liability.

• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers internet search people management programs smart phones and tablets printers faxmachinesand photocopiers as well as software including word processingspreadsheetand database programs.

• 21 years of age valid drivers license.

OTHER 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 travelfrequentlyand drivevehiclewhile sitting for extended periods with frequency varying based on program demands.

• Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who celebrates diversity andarecommitted to creating an inclusive environment for all employees by prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Who we are

The National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.