Bilingual Family & Community Advocate: Outreach & Support

Hoyleton Youth & Family Services; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, and personal days

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hoyleton Youth & Family Services is seeking a Bilingual Family and Community Advocate in Fairview Heights, Illinois. This role focuses on providing outreach, advocacy, and support to Spanish-speaking individuals and families. Responsibilities include community engagement, workshop coordination, and ensuring access to resources. Candidates must be bilingual in English and Spanish, possess strong organizational skills, and be able to navigate sensitive community issues. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Experience working with immigrant or multicultural populations.
• Must meet DCFS/CANTS Clearance Requirements.
• Ability to engage community members on sensitive topics.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and support to Spanish speaking individuals.
• Coordinate workshops on assigned topics.
• Conduct community outreach for resources.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Hoyleton Youth & Family Services is seeking a Bilingual Family and Community Advocate in Fairview Heights, Illinois. This role focuses on providing outreach, advocacy, and support to Spanish-speaking individuals and families. Responsibilities include community engagement, workshop coordination, and ensuring access to resources. Candidates must be bilingual in English and Spanish, possess strong organizational skills, and be able to navigate sensitive community issues. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid parental leave.