Bilingual Youth Worker - JOR

National Youth Advocate Program; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 44,100 - 53,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Paid days off per year

Healthcare benefits for you and family

Pet insurance discounts

401(k) plan

Summer hours off - half-day Fridays

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Student loan repayment assistance

CEUs and trainings

Job summary

The National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) in Aurora, CO is seeking a Youth Worker to collaborate with youth and families, delivering advocacy and support toward targeted goals. The role emphasizes direct supervision of children in care, building trusting relationships, and providing leadership within the program.

Applicants should have at least a 4-year degree, be bilingual (English/Spanish), and able to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year in child welfare/working with children or adolescents.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury.
• Proficient use of computers, internet search, and basic office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of children in care and maintain line-of-sight.
• Interact with youth to build trust and support goal achievement.
• Provide leadership during programs and ensure a warm, safe atmosphere.
• Report issues to the Out-of-School Coordinator.
• Complete trainings and all required documentation promptly.
• Maintain positive attitude toward youth and families, coworkers, and others.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patience & empathy

Flexibility & adaptability

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

4 Year Degree

Tools

Computers & Internet

Smartphones & Tablets

Printers & Fax

Job description

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.

Why Work with Us?

Exciting Benefits and Opportunities at NYAP!

Position Summary

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• ReportanyproblemwhicharisestotheOutofSchoolCoordinator.
• Responsibleforallactivityandroompreparationsfortheprogram.
• Completeallrelevanttrainingonatimelybasisasrequiredbystate,contract,and/orlicensingagencystandards.
• Completeallrequireddocumentationinatimelymanner.
• Maintainapositiveattitudetowardallyouth,co‑workers,familiesandothersinvolvedwiththeprogram.
• Performotherdutiesasassigned.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS

• HighSchoolDiplomaorequivalentdegree.
• Aminimumof1yearemploymentexperienceinthechildwelfarefieldworkingwithchildrenand/oradolescents.
• ExcellentInterpersonalandcommunicationskills,withtheabilitytoengageandinteracteffectivelywithminors.
• Patience,empathy,andtheabilitytoprovideemotionalsupporttominorsastheynavigatevariousdevelopmentalstages.
• Flexibilityandadaptabilitytoworkinadynamicandfast-pacedenvironment.
• BilingualEnglish/Spanishfluency.
• Musthaveavaliddriver’slicense,reliabletransportation,automotiveinsuranceandgoodrecord.
• Minimumautomobileinsurancecoverageof$100,000/300,000bodily injuryliability.
• Proficientuseofdesktopandlaptopcomputers,internetsearch,peoplemanagementprograms,smartphonesandtablets, printers, faxmachinesandphotocopying.
• 21yearsofagevaliddriver’slicense.

OTHER SKILLS

• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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.

Who we are

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.