Bilingual Youth Care Worker Lead

Step into a leadership role that amplifies your impact and deepens your sense of purpose. As a Bilingual Youth Care Worker Lead at the Children's Refugee Shelter, in partnership with Teneo Linguistics Company, you not only provide direct care to young refugees but also inspire, guide, and support a team dedicated to crafting brighter futures. Every direction you give, every lesson you impart, and every decision you make, reverberates through your team, magnifying the positive change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer compassionate direct care services, ensuring the well-being, safety, and emotional health of each child.
• Supervise, guide, and mentor a team of Bilingual Youth Care Workers, fostering a collaborative and empowering environment.
• Oversee daily routines and activities of the team, ensuring a structured, nurturing, and effective care setting.
• Act as an advocate for the children and ensure the team does the same, representing their needs, concerns, and aspirations.
• Facilitate training sessions, knowledge-sharing, and skill development workshops for your team members.
• Coordinate with the Child Experience Manager and other leads for consistent and top-tier service delivery.
• Handle escalated situations or conflicts, offering solutions and guidance.
• Provide regular feedback and evaluations to team members, helping them grow in their roles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-high school experience working directly with youth, preferably in care or educational settings.
• Bilingual proficiency, especially in Spanish. - Proven leadership skills with experience in guiding or mentoring teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to working with children.
• Ability to handle challenging situations with tact, patience, and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of child development and trauma-informed care is an added advantage.

Benefits

• Play a pivotal role in not just impacting the lives of young refugees, but also in shaping the careers of budding care workers.
• Collaborate with a passionate team in a setting that prioritizes purpose-driven work.
• Opportunities for professional growth, skill enhancement, and leadership development.
• Experience the profound satisfaction of leading transformative care efforts and witnessing positive change.

As a Bilingual Youth Care Worker Lead, you're the anchor that holds the ship steady, guiding both the children and your team towards a horizon filled with hope, healing, and growth. Join us in this mission-driven journey and lead with heart, vision, and impact.