Youth Care Worker - Bilingual - Spanish/English -JOR

National Youth Advocate Program • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Youth Worker at La Jornada works closely with youth and families to provide advocacy and support toward identified goals. The role focuses on building trusting, supportive relationships with young people, helping them achieve their goals, providing leadership during the program, and creating a warm, caring, and safe atmosphere. The position also involves preparing activities and rooms, completing required documentation and training, and reporting program issues to the Out of School Coordinator. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish fluency and frequent travel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with minors.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to provide emotional support to minors.
• 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.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• 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 customer service, oral, and written communication skills.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Enthusiastic self-starter.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Perform work consistently with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Develop 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 promptly in accordance with state, contract, and licensing agency standards.
• Complete required documentation promptly.
• 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.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED