Bilingual Youth Worker_JOR

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM • Lawrenceville, GA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Worker at La Jornada works closely with youth and families to provide advocacy and support toward targeted goals. The role involves building a trusting, supportive relationship with youth, helping them achieve identified goals, providing appropriate leadership, and maintaining a warm, caring, and safe program atmosphere. The Youth Worker also prepares activities and rooms, completes required training and documentation, and reports problems to the Out of School Coordinator. Work must be consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage and interact effectively with minors.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to provide emotional support to minors as they navigate developmental stages.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience and proficiency using office machines, including computers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• 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.
• Proficiency using desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Enthusiastic self-starter.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Perform work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Interact with youth to develop trusting, supportive relationships and assist them in achieving identified goals.
• Provide youth with appropriate leadership during the program.
• Provide a warm, caring, and safe atmosphere for youth.
• Report problems that arise to the Out of School Coordinator.
• Prepare all activities and rooms for the program.
• Complete relevant training on time as required by state, contract, or licensing agency standards.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward youth, coworkers, families, and others involved with the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 33 paid days off each year, including 11 holidays and 22 days of paid time off.
• Healthcare benefits for employees and their families.
• Pet insurance with discounts and reimbursements.
• Competitive salaries and benefits, including a 401(k).
• Summer hours off, including half-day Fridays and work anniversary trips.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Phone allowance.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• CEUs and ongoing training and education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED