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Youth Care Worker Lead
Job Description
Youth Care Worker Lead Office Refugee & Humanitarian
• Refugee Resettlement El Paso , TX PR - Professional Regular - Full Time (FT) , Rotating , Pending Posted 09/24/2026 Req # 5691
Minimum Salary:
$ 47235
Maximum Salary:
$ 47235 Youth Care Worker Make a difference where it matters most. Help create a safe, supportive place where young people can heal, grow, and move toward a brighter future. Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) is a non-profit organization and one of the largest Hispanic Community Development Corporations in the United States. Through our Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), CPLC provides culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based services to refugees, unaccompanied children, and other eligible individuals and families.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE?
You will help provide high-quality, trauma-informed residential care and support for unaccompanied children who have come to the United States without a parent or legal guardian. You will create a safe, structured, and supportive environment where children can feel welcomed and cared for while they are in our program. You will support their social and emotional well-being and help ensure their daily needs are met with patience, consistency, and respect. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing educational, recreational, medical, therapeutic, and other supportive services designed to address the unique needs and experiences of each child. You will also help maintain a safe environment by following program policies and procedures, responding appropriately to behavioral needs, and providing emergency behavioral intervention when necessary. Ultimately, you will play an important role in helping each child successfully transition from our care to the care of their family sponsor.
WHO YOU ARE?
You are patient, compassionate, dependable, and comfortable working with children and adolescents in a structured residential environment. You understand the importance of treating every child with dignity and respect, particularly those who may have experienced significant challenges before and during their migration journey. You are able to remain calm in challenging situations, communicate effectively with children and coworkers, maintain appropriate boundaries, and work collaboratively as part of a team. You are also comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where flexibility, good judgment, and a commitment to safety are essential.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
High School Diploma or equivalent degree and a minimum of 1 year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents. Associates degree with at least one (1) year of supervisory experience, highly preferred. Minimum age of 21 years or older. English/ Spanish bilingual capabilities required. Must possess and maintain a current valid Driver's License meeting company standards of insurability Proficiency with computers, common office equipment, and MS Office products. Must be able to perform emergency behavioral intervention (EBI) for clients in care when necessary. Meet the requirements of the contract for all immunizations. Clean criminal background check. Clean child abuse and neglect or child protective services check. Ability to pass a medical examination to determine one's fitness to satisfactorily and safely care of clients if accommodations are required. What does CPLC offer YOU as a valued employee? We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family. Full-time employee's benefits below: Generous Paid Holiday Employee Recognition Program Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26 Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account Life + Disability options Employee Assistance Program Telemedicine & Concierge Services 401(k) Retirement Plan Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement.
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Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right's Department Fair Chance Act webpage. Apply Share Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans