Bilingual Youth Care Worker (Spanish/English)

Bilingual Youth Care Worker (Spanish/English) Bethlehem, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22583630 Summary Bethlehem, PA In-Person $18.50

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40 per Hour 1 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Evening, Night, Weekend Shift / Full-Time Description The KidsHaven Program, located in Bethlehem, directly supports unaccompanied migrant children in their journey to reunite with their families. You will be working with children who have experienced significant trauma and are navigating the challenges of displacement, migration, and cultural adjustment. Our programs help promote the well-being of unaccompanied children through culturally responsive and trauma-informed services. The Bilingual Youth Care Worker is responsible for providing direct supervision, support and direction to children and adolescents in a compassionate and respectful manner. This includes providing an unwavering commitment to the safety of kids and being aware of all ongoing developments and concerns, on a daily basis.

Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age or older. High School graduate or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health or related field preferred. Must have a minimum of 1 year professional experience with children. Valid driver's license preferred. Must possess basic personal computer knowledge and skills. Required ability to converse, write and read in English and Spanish. The candidate must pass a Criminal Record History Clearance and a Child Abuse History Clearance which are processed by KidsPeace. The candidate must pass a Physical & Drug Screening & possess the ability to attend and successfully complete all KidsPeace sponsored trainings.

EOE Location:

Bethlehem, PA Schedule:

Full Time, Part Time 2nd shift hours

• 3PM•11PM, requires weekend

Pay:

$17.60

• 20.50 an hour KidsPeace is the employer of choice in the mental and behavioral healthcare field. As a KidsPeace associate, you can expect the following:
• Competitive compensation structures and the opportunity for associates to gather valuable practical experience and advance careers much more quickly than at other providers.
• Generous paid time off that we actively encourage our associates to use which promotes a work/life balance.
• Tuition assistance and a student loan forgiveness program to ensure that when you work to improve your ability to help our clients, you can rely on KidsPeace to support you.
• Comprehensive benefits package including life and disability insurance as well as pet insurance!
• An organizational culture filled with respect and the comradery of like-minded colleagues who live the mission to Give Hope, Help and Healing to Children, Adults and Those Who Love Them.

KidsPeace is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting workforce diversity. Additional Details

Driver's License:

Class C

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