Youth Support Advocate - Bilingual | Real Impact

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Paid days off per year

Healthcare benefits

Pet insurance

401(k)

Summer hours off (half-day Fridays)

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Student loan repayment assistance

CEUs and trainings

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking compassionate Youth Care Workers to guide, support, and empower young people. Be part of a team that helps build brighter futures for children, youth and families in our programs.

As a Youth Worker, you will interact with youth, help them set and reach goals, provide leadership, and maintain a warm, safe, supportive environment. You will complete required trainings and documentation, report issues, and collaborate with program staff to ensure

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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 various 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, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily injury liability.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
• 21 years of age, valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Interact with youth to develop trusting relationships and assist in achieving identified goals.
• Provide leadership and a warm, safe atmosphere for youth.
• Complete required trainings on schedule and maintain documentation.
• Report problems to the Out of School Coordinator and coordinate with program staff.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward youth, families and others involved with the program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Driver's license

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Internet search

People management software

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking compassionate Youth Care Workers to guide, support, and empower young people. Be part of a team that helps build brighter futures for children, youth and families in our programs.

As a Youth Worker, you will interact with youth, help them set and reach goals, provide leadership, and maintain a warm, safe, supportive environment. You will complete required trainings and documentation, report issues, and collaborate with program staff to ensure