Youth Advocate (MS 72 Catherine & Count Basie - Jamaica, Queens) – 36 Weeks Temp

The Child Center of NY; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 48.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The Youth Advocate at The Child Center of NY supports adolescents and teens in social and personal development, acting as a guide for academic, vocational, and personal growth. You will arrange seminars and counseling, liaise with protective services, and mentor youth to achieve stated goals.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 2:00pm-3:00pm or 5:00pm-6:00pm, with a 36-week temporary assignment for the school year. The role requires a high school diploma, Spanish language proficiency, and strong

Qualificações

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.

Responsabilidades

• Arrange seminars and counseling sessions for youth groups, communities, and their families to handle issues relating to physical abuse, social adjustment, unemployment, intellectual disability, medical care, impoverishment, etc.
• Liaise between adolescents, children, and youth and protective services, psychologists, child care clinics, and other services.
• Identify behavioral or mental issues and determine remedial measures through psychiatric and medical examinations.
• Assess the client’s home environments, conditions, and personal characteristics.
• Participate in mentoring activities, and assess the youth’s progress towards the fulfillment of decreed goals and objectives.
• Be aware of popular culture and trend to review and guide the youth properly.
• Demonstrating as a perfect role model.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Bilingual in Spanish

Independent planning

Prioritization & multitasking

Formação

High School diploma or equivalency

Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)

Descrição da vaga

Company Overview

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

Company Overview

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

Position Summary

The Youth Advocate is responsible for developing and facilitating in the social and personal development of adolescents and teenagers. A Youth Advocate is a guide to youth and gives direction in their academic, vocational, and personal lives.

Essential Functions

• Arrange seminars and counseling sessions for youth groups, communities, and their families to handle issues relating to physical abuse, social adjustment, unemployment, intellectual disability, medical care, impoverishment, etc.
• Liaise between adolescents, children, and youth and protective services, psychologists, child care clinics, and other services.
• Identify behavioral or mental issues and determine remedial measures through psychiatric and medical examinations.
• Assess the client’s home environments, conditions, and personal characteristics.
• Participate in mentoring activities, and assess the youth’s progress towards the fulfillment of decreed goals and objectives.
• Be aware of popular culture and trend to review and guide the youth properly.
• Demonstrating as a perfect role model.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Hours

Monday – Friday | 2:00pm - 3:00pm or 5:00pm - 6:00pm

36 Week Temporary Work for the School Year

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V