Youth Care Worker - Bilingual - Spanish/English -JOR

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM • Bolingbrook, IL

4d • $46,062 - $46,062 • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Care Worker at La Jornada works closely with youth and families to provide advocacy and support toward identified goals. The role involves building supportive relationships with young people, providing leadership and emotional support, and helping maintain a warm, caring, and safe program environment. The worker prepares activities and rooms, completes required training and documentation, and reports problems to the Out of School Coordinator. The position requires bilingual English/Spanish fluency and interaction with minors.

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 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.
• 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 with desktop and laptop computers, internet searches, 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

• Work consistently 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.
• Maintain a warm, caring, and safe atmosphere for youth.
• Report problems to the Out of School Coordinator.
• Prepare activities and rooms for the program.
• Complete required training on time in accordance with state, contract, and licensing standards.
• Complete required documentation on time.
• 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: 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED