Youth Care Worker - Bilingual - Spanish/English -JOR

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•East Chicago, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Care Worker at La Jornada works closely with youth and families to provide advocacy and support toward targeted goals. The role focuses on building trusting, supportive relationships with young people, helping them work toward identified goals, providing appropriate leadership, and creating a warm, caring, and safe 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 includes 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, 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.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people-management programs, smartphones and 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 and oral and written communication skills.
Sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Enthusiastic self-starter with 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.
Build trusting, supportive relationships with youth and assist them in achieving identified goals.
Provide appropriate leadership to youth during the program.
Create a warm, caring, and safe atmosphere for youth.
Prepare program activities and rooms.
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 on time.
Maintain a positive attitude toward youth, coworkers, families, and others involved with the program.
Perform other duties as assigned.