Bilingual Youth Worker_JOR

National Youth Advocate Program; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 paid days off each year

Health care benefits

Pet insurance

401(k) plan

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program in Fairfax, VA is seeking motivated individuals to work with youth and provide emotional support. You will help create a caring atmosphere, interact with children, and assist in achieving chosen goals.

This role requires a high school diploma and excellent interpersonal skills. Flexible working hours, generous paid time off, and benefits such as health care are included.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging minors effectively.
• Ability to provide emotional support to minors.
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties consistent with NYAP’s mission.
• Develop a trusting relationship with youth.
• Prepare activities and rooms for the program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

Office machines (computers, printers, fax machines)

Job description

Job Details:

Location: Fairfax, VA 22031

Education Level: High School

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.

Benefits

• 33 paid days off each year (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)
• Health care benefits for you and your family
• Pet insurance with discounts and reimbursements
• Competitive salaries and benefits including 401(k)
• Summer hours off (half‑day Fridays and work anniversary trips)
• Mileage reimbursement, phone allowance, student loan repayment assistance, CEUs and ongoing trainings/education

Responsibilities

• Perform duties consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Interact with youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship and assist them in achieving identified goals.
• Provide appropriate leadership during the program.
• Create a warm, caring, and safe atmosphere for youth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Report any problems that arise to the Out of School Coordinator.
• Prepare activities and rooms for the program.
• Complete all relevant training on a timely basis as required by state, contract, and/or licensing agency standards.
• Complete all required documentation promptly.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward all youth, co‑workers, families, and others involved with the program.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage minors effectively.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to provide emotional support to minors.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Previous experience with office machines (computers, printers, fax machines, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (fluency).
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily injury liability.
• Proficiency with desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people‑management programs, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers.
• 21 years of age, valid driver’s license.

Other Skills

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Enthusiastic self‑starter.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
• 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.
• Repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
• Ability to travel frequently and drive a vehicle for extended periods, with frequency varying by program demands.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who celebrates diversity and is committed 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.