Employment Opportunities

Primary Function of the Position :

Hmong American Partnership is seeking to hire program staff to work with youth in Grades 5 to 12 at our partner school, the Community School of Excellence (CSE). The Youth Worker is primarily responsible for supporting the planning and facilitation of out-of-school program activities. This position, at times, may provide leadership to Youth Interns (CSE High School students) in the learning program. The ideal candidate would be enthusiastic, committed to creating a fun and safe learning experience for children, and enjoy working with youth.

Job Qualifications :

• Knowledge of the Hmong, Karenni, Karen, and other Southeast Asian cultures and traditions is preferred.
• Desire and passion for supporting positive youth development and building strong relationships with youth and families.
• Excellent rapport and ability to effectively communicate with young people.
• Demonstrated experience and interest in supporting the academic achievement of youth.
• Self-directed, motivated, and energetic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective bilingual communication skills in Hmong, Karen, Karenni, or Burmese required.
• Strong computer skills with experience in Office 365, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Share Point, Teams.
• High level of attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and courteous to all.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse ethnic, economic, racial, and cultural backgrounds.
• Willing to be a team player and adapt as needed according to program needs.
• Must have access to reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and the willingness to use a personal vehicle for work-related travel.

Essential Functions :

The following position requirements are representative of those that will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move around, bend, kneel, balance, stoop, and reach overhead.
• May occasionally need to run, jump, pull, push and crawl when conducting and facilitating games and activities.
• Will regularly be required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, phone, and keyboard.
• Must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors and have the ability to tolerate temperature fluctuations and moderate noise levels.
• Capable of lifting up to 20 pounds and physically redirect children weighing up to 80 pounds if necessary.
• Able to focus on data, analyze the information and draw conclusions
• Frequent interactions with coworkers and participants require the ability to communicate effectively.
• Frequent communication in writing and via email requiring the ability to read and write in English fluently.
• Occasional preparation and analysis of figures.