Abbott Houseis currently seeking a Bilingual Spanish Youth Specialists for our Transitional Resources for Children (TRC) program located in Irvington, NY.

Abbott House offers low-cost medical insurance, tuition assistance, child care referral program, PTO accrual and more

Job Summary:

The Bilingual Youth Specialist is responsible for taking care of any and all needs of the children in his/her care, and acts responsibly in accordance with all defined policies and procedure at all times.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responds appropriately to the individual and special needs of children.
• Aware of the whereabouts of all children at all times.
• Demonstrates group management and crisis intervention skills.
• Acts as an appropriate and positive role model.
• Represents and carries out agency, department and unit policies and procedures.
• Assesses maintenance needs of unit and prepares maintenance requests as needed.
• Monitors cleanliness and appearance of unit and prepares maintenance requests as needed.
• Supervises chores and internal work program.
• Responds appropriately to fire alarms and fire drills.
• Plans and implements recreational activities.
• Complete log entries and incident reports accurately and regularly.
• Attends and participates in all meetings as assigned.
• Uses unit van appropriately and appropriately completes van logs.
• Demonstrates sound and effective counseling skills. Provides effective supervision of meals.
• Monitors hygiene and health problems of residents.
• Works cooperatively.
• Any other related duties as required.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bilingual Spanish required, Bicultural preferred. Must be fluent in Spanish and English.
• Good driving record and Valid Driver’s License required.