Bilingual Educator for Unaccompanied Children - JOR

Who we are

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 believe you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities for this reason NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! 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.

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.
• 22 Days Off Each Year! Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
• 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

Position Summary

The Education Coordinator for NYAP’s La Jornada (The Journey) Program focusing on Long-Term Foster Care (LTFC) is responsible for coordinating education for youth who have fled their country of origin and arrived in the U.S. without a parent or legal guardian, and ensuring staff receive required training.

The Education Coordinator will coordinate educational and vocational services for minors reflective of NYAP’s values, culture, and mission across various mediums; assist foster parents with the coordination of public school enrollment for youth; advocate in matters of education on behalf of minors; manage community based partnerships to ensure minors receive vocational services; oversee a team of youth advocates; communicate regularly with foster families and program administration staff; and responsible for education-related records and reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s Mission, Values and Philosophies.
• Serve as the educational coordinator ensuring all services provided reflect NYAP’s mission, vision and values.
• Coordinate public school enrollment for minors.
• Develop and implement a weekly mentoring and vocational program as defined by program plan.
• Create a yearly calendar that incorporates field trips, workshops and cultural acculturation opportunities.
• Create partnerships with post-secondary entities such that provide trainings in high growth fields.
• Manage a team of youth advocates and their caseloads.
• Coordinate travel of minors when needed.
• Serve as liaison to ensure minors have an advocate in matters of academic progress, behavior concerns, school suspension and/or expulsion and develop alternative plan for supervision when needed.
• Maintain regular communication with foster families and program administration staff.
• Ensure all area program records are maintained in a confidential manner and site reports are timely, complete and accurate.
• Meet ORR training requirements and follow ORR policies and field guidelines.
• Perform all duties in accordance with personnel policies and fiscal guidelines.
• Perform other duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience working with community based providers.
• 3 years of progressive supervisory experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required.
• 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.

• Must demonstrate a sincere commitment to the service and advocacy for youth and families.
• 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.

OTHER SKILLS

• Demonstrate a high degree of customer service and relationship building abilities.
• Must be able to embrace working as a diverse team both effectively and respectfully with persons of any background, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, ability, national origin, or culture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong project management, leadership, and team building skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of an extended cross-functional team.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

COVID-19 Considerations:

In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, NYAP Immunization Policy and Procedures requires all employees, contractors, interns and volunteers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except to the extent an individual is eligible for an exemption or the policy and procedure is not applicable by law. The State of IL has a separate mandate. For more information contact Human Resources at 614-487-3888.

Our organization was established in Ohio and is now in 10 states. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes major medical, dental, vision, 401K, student loan assistance and generous paid time off. If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support agency goals, colleagues and ORR liaisons. Candidate must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religious, and racial backgrounds.

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties but rather a reflection of typical work performed in that position.

If this is you visit us at www.nyap.org/employment/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,989.00 - $51,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,989 - $51,300