Bilingual Youth Support Specialist | Make a Lasting Impact

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Bolingbrook (IL); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

33 paid days off

Healthcare benefits

Pet insurance

401(k)

Summer hours off

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Student loan repayment assistance

CEUs and ongoing trainings

Zusammenfassung

The National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking compassionate Youth Care Workers in Illinois to guide, support, and empower young people through advocacy and program participation.

Responsibilities include building trusting relationships with youth, maintaining a warm, safe environment, helping youths achieve identified goals, coordinating activities, and completing required training and documentation to meet state and licensing standards.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and interact effectively with minors.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to provide emotional support to minors as they navigate developmental stages.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance.
• Proficient use of computers, internet, and standard software.

Aufgaben

• Interact with youth to develop trusting, supportive relationships and assist in achieving goals.
• Provide leadership and a warm, caring, safe atmosphere for youth.
• Complete required trainings and documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain positive attitudes toward youth, families, and program staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned and report issues to coordinators.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Patience & empathy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

The National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking compassionate Youth Care Workers in Illinois to guide, support, and empower young people through advocacy and program participation.

Responsibilities include building trusting relationships with youth, maintaining a warm, safe environment, helping youths achieve identified goals, coordinating activities, and completing required training and documentation to meet state and licensing standards.