Youth Care Worker - Bilingual - Spanish/English -JOR

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM • Naperville, IL

5d • $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 focuses on building supportive relationships, guiding and empowering young people, and helping create a safe, caring program environment. The worker prepares activities and rooms, completes required documentation and training, and reports problems to the Out of School Coordinator. The position requires bilingual English/Spanish fluency and is based in Naperville, Illinois.

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 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.
• 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, 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.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Perform work 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.
• Maintain a warm, caring, and safe atmosphere for youth.
• Prepare activities and rooms for the program.
• Report problems to the Out of School Coordinator.
• Complete required training on time in accordance with state, contract, and 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 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