Youth Care Worker - Bilingual - Spanish/English -JOR

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM • Chicago, IL

4d • $49,000 - $49,000 • 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 helps young people build trusting relationships, provides appropriate leadership and emotional support, and maintains a warm, caring, and safe program atmosphere. 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 at La Jornada in Chicago, Illinois.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Develop trusting, supportive relationships with youth and help them achieve identified goals.
• Provide appropriate leadership to youth during the program.
• Provide 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 promptly 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: 11 holidays and 22 days of PTO.
• Healthcare benefits for the employee and family.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED