The Immaculate Heart Community is looking to hire a Youth Advocate for its' Casa Esperanza, IHM ministry in Panorama City, CA. 

Summary:

The Youth Advocate position will assist the Director with the preparation and execution of all youth programs held at Casa Esperanza (i.e. tutoring, mentoring, youth internship formation, summer camping preparations; field trips, etc.)

Specific Responsibilities:

• The Youth Advocate will also organize and complete all paperwork in relation to youth programs, work with youth of all ages (1st grade to 12th grade and college), supervise youth and exercise appropriate discipline. 
• Will coordinate and facilitate conferences with parents and teachers as needed.
• Provide mentoring and inspiration.
• Lead and organize youth field trips / youth events.
• Must be willing to do task outside of their job description such as: clean, lift boxes, receive donations, greet clients, complete registration forms, assist with community outreach and provide overall support to all staff, programs and community members.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Excellent organization skills (preparing/organizing youth program files/binders with rosters, sign-in sheets, program narratives, pictures, permission slips, etc.).
• Excellent computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office).
• Excellent people skills with staff and community members, (I.e., cultural sensitive to low-income and immigrant communities).
• Excellent communication (written and oral) skills, Bilingual (English-Spanish) skills preferred.
• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed. 
• Commitment to the Immaculate Hearts Community's mission: “to build relations in society which foster access of all persons to truth, dignity, and full human development; and to strategically change practices and situations which impede such access"

Education:

• Sociology BA preferred

Benefits:

• Medical and Dental coverage paid 100% by IHC 
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holiday's and 2 personal days

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