Bilingual Youth Worker - JOR

Job Details

Job Location:

Aurora, CO 80011

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $49,000.00 - $49,000.00 Salary/year

Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

Working At NYAP

NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.

33 Paid days off each year! (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)

Healthcare Benefits for you and your family.

Pet insurance that provides discounts and reimbursements.

Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays and Work Anniversary Trips!)

Mileage Reimbursement, Phone Allowance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education.

Exciting Benefits and Opportunities at NYAP!

The Youth Workerfor La Jornadaworks to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with the youth and family to provide advocacy and support towards targeted goals.

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s Mission, Values and Philosophies.
• Provide direct supervision of children in care, including alwaysmaintainingline-of-sight.
• Interact with the youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship whileassistingthe youth in achieving identified goals.
• Provide youthwiththe appropriateleadershipduringtheprogram.
• Provideawarm,caringandsafeatmospherefortheprogram.
• Reportanyproblemwhicharisestothe Outof School Coordinator .
• Responsibleforallactivityandroompreparationsfortheprogram.
• Completeallrelevanttrainingonatimelybasisasrequiredbystate,contract,and/orlicensingagencystandards.
• Completeallrequireddocumentationinatimelymanner.
• Maintainapositiveattitudetowardallyouth,co‑workers,familiesandothersinvolvedwiththeprogram.
• Performotherdutiesasassigned.

• High School Diplomaorequivalentdegree .
• Aminimumof1yearemploymentexperienceinthechildwelfarefieldworkingwithchildrenand/or adolescents.
• Excellent Interpersonalandcommunicationskills,withtheabilitytoengageandinteracteffectivelywithminors.
• Patience,empathy,andtheabilitytoprovideemotionalsupporttominorsastheynavigatevariousdevelopmentalstages.
• Flexibilityandadaptabilitytoworkinadynamicandfast-paced environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanishfluency.
• Musthaveavaliddriver’slicense,reliable transportation,automotiveinsuranceandgoodrecord.
• Minimumautomobileinsurancecoverageof $100,000/300,000bodily injury liability.
• Proficientuseofdesktopandlaptopcomputers,internet search,peoplemanagementprograms,smartphonesandtablets, printers, faxmachinesandphotocopying.
• 21yearsofagevaliddriver’slicense.

• 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.
• Works well independently and as a team member.

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
• Ability to travelfrequentlyanddrivevehiclewhilesittingforextendedperiods,withfrequencyvaryingbasedonprogramdemands.
• Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctionsofthejob.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who celebrates diversity andarecommitted to creating an inclusive environment for all employees by prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas:
Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.