Bilingual Youth Worker - JOR

National Youth Advocate Program • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Youth Worker at La Jornada works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families served by the National Youth Advocate Program. The role works closely with youth and families to provide advocacy and support toward identified goals. The Youth Worker helps create a safe, caring atmosphere, builds supportive relationships with youth, and provides appropriate leadership during the program. The role also involves preparing activities and rooms, completing required documentation and training, and reporting problems to the Out of School Coordinator.

The National Youth Advocate Program provides personalized services in Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement, and Reunification/Permanency. The organization has served communities and clients since 1978 and works to support children, youth, and families.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
• At least 21 years of age.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage and interact effectively with minors.
• Patience, empathy, and ability to provide emotional support to minors through different 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.
• Proficiency using desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• 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.
• Build trusting, supportive relationships with youth and assist them in achieving identified goals.
• Provide appropriate leadership to youth during the program.
• Provide a warm, caring, and safe atmosphere for youth.
• Report problems that arise to the Out of School Coordinator.
• Prepare activities and rooms for the program.
• Complete required training in a timely manner 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, consisting of 11 holidays and 22 days of PTO.
• Healthcare benefits for employees and their families.
• Pet insurance with discounts and reimbursements.
• 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