Bilingual Youth Mentor & Advocate

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k Pension and Employer Contribution

Flexible Spending and CommuterBenefits

Descripción de la vacante

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Youth Advocate to guide and mentor youths toward academic, vocational, and personal goals. This on-site role collaborates with families, schools, and community partners to remove barriers and connect youth to essential resources.

Responsibilities include facilitating workshops, assessing needs, and maintaining thorough documentation. A Spanish-speaking bilingual candidate with at least one year working with youth is preferred.

Formación

• Bilingual in Spanish required.
• Experience working with youth for at least one year.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.

Responsabilidades

• Engage youth individually to build trusting relationships; develop skills; and set goals.
• Liaise between youth, families, schools, communities, and other agencies to best support and advocate for youth.
• Arrange and facilitate workshops and small group sessions for youth, families, school and/or community members addressing social emotional development; navigating academic institutions; finding meaningful employment or career; accessing social services; and more.
• Identify behavioral, academic, health, and other barriers to youth success and help connect them to needed resources.
• Formally assess youth and family needs via surveys and other tools.
• Be aware of popular culture and trends to connect and guide the youth properly.
• Maintain required documentation of efforts and services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Bilingual in Spanish

Youth work experience

Independent work

Time management

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor degree (Preferred)

Descripción del empleo

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Youth Advocate to guide and mentor youths toward academic, vocational, and personal goals. This on-site role collaborates with families, schools, and community partners to remove barriers and connect youth to essential resources.

Responsibilities include facilitating workshops, assessing needs, and maintaining thorough documentation. A Spanish-speaking bilingual candidate with at least one year working with youth is preferred.