Youth Care Worker - Bilingual - Spanish/English -JOR
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 trusting, supportive relationships; helping youth achieve their goals; providing leadership; and maintaining a warm, caring, and safe program environment. The worker prepares activities and rooms, completes required training and documentation, reports problems to the Out of School Coordinator, and performs other assigned duties. Work must align with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies. The position requires bilingual English/Spanish fluency and is located at La Jornada in Tucson, Arizona.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
- 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 across 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.
- 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.
- Must be 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 consistent 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.
- 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 according to state, contract, and licensing agency standards.
- Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
- Maintain a positive attitude toward youth, co-workers, 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
