| Thank
you for your interest in the Latin American Community Center!
Also known among its many
friends and supporters as
El Centro Latino .
We opened our doors in 1969 and have
been serving the community for almost forty years. During that time
we have grown to approx. 90 employees and a budget greater than $4 million.
We have salaried employees with full medical and dental benefits, paid
time off, and a matching 403B plan.
We welcome candidates who demonstrate
qualities that reflect our core values:
- Accountability
- Dignity & Respect
- Excellence
- Empowerment
- Integrity
- Passion
Below are positions that are currently
open:
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| Head
Start/ECAP Teacher – Full Time Temporary |
The incumbent
is responsible for providing a safe, warm, and nurturing environment
in which children can develop physically, emotionally, socially and
intellectually.
The ideal candidate
has a bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field,
is bilingual (English-Spanish) and has at least one year of experience
working with children in a group setting.
Minimum Qualifications
include Associates Degree or its equivalent, sixty (60) clock hours
of training in child development or early childhood education, and one
(1) year experience working with children in a group setting. Ability
to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with children and
parents. Ability to relate to children in a positive, caring manner.
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| HIV/AIDS
Prevention Specialist – Full-time |
The incumbent
provides HIV Counseling and Testing and educates the Latino Community
on the dangers and prevention methods of sexually transmitted diseases.
To provide HIV/AIDS intervention and prevention activities for Latino
Adults at least 16 years of age whose primary cultural affiliation is
Latino or people who identify themselves as a Latino.
The ideal candidate has (1) a
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service or related field (2) at least one
year of experience working with HIV/AIDS (3) is perfectly bilingual, (4) Skills
and abilities in program planning and development (5) Excellent communication
and organizational skills (6) knowledge of the state and community resources
(7) Willingness to work flexible hours.
Minimum qualifications include
(1) Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service or related field and minimum
of one year experience in a related field, or an Associate’s Degree
in Human Services, plus two years experience in human services or related
field. (2) Perfectly bilingual (3) a valid driver’s license and own
transportation (4) strong organizational skills (5) willingness to work
flexible hours.
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| Administrative
Assistant (DeLead Program) – Full-time
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| The Administrative
Assistant for the Delead Delaware program is responsible for (1) providing
secretarial, administrative and customer support services to the program
team and partners, and (2) delivering direct services to clients enrolled
in the program.
The ideal candidate is (1) perfectly
bilingual in Spanish and English, and (2) dedicated to serving low-income
households, and possess (3) 2-3 years clerical and administrative work
experience, and is (4) able to take and pass all lead certification
tests given only in English (paid for by the agency), (5) highly computer
literate.
Minimum qualifications include
possessing (1) a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving
record, (2) a high school degree or equivalent, and (3) be able to pass
a drug screening test.
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| Lead
Abatement Worker – Full-time
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A total
of 3 Lead Abatement Worker Level 1 (LAW I) are available within the
Delead Delaware program. The Lead Abatement Worker is responsible for
the reduction of lead-based paint hazards in assigned units. The
work entails scrapping lead-based paint from windows, doors and baseboards
and repainting those same items while following all federal, state and
city laws regulating the work of lead-based paint interventions.
Minimum qualifications include
possessing (1) a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving
record, (2) a high school degree or equivalent, (3) be able to pass
a drug screening test, (4) able to take and pass all lead certification
tests given only in English (paid for by the agency).
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| 21st
Century Learning Center Satellite Site Coordinator
– Full Time |
The incumbent
is responsible for the day-to-day operation of all educational enrichment
programs and activities at a Latin American Community Center site.
He/she supports the Learning Center Director in the development of academic
enrichment programs and strategies that are aligned with school district
curricula and DSTP performance requirements, and supervises all part-time
tutors at the site.
The ideal candidate
has a Bachelors Degree in Elementary education or related field. Has
experience with Delaware State Standards in Elementary Education, has
at least one year of experience in a supervisory/management position,
is bilingual (English-Spanish), has strong interpersonal, communication
and planning skills and successfully completes the DELACARE licensing
as required by Delaware Law.
Minimum Qualifications include
Bachelors Degree in Elementary education or related field, one year
experience working with children in a group setting. Ability to communicate
effectively, orally and in writing with children and parents. Ability
to relate to children in a positive and caring manner in a multicultural
environment. DELACARE licensing as required by Delaware Law.
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| Early
Development Teacher – Full Time & Part Time |
The incumbent
is responsible for providing a safe, warm, and nurturing environment
in which children can develop physically, emotionally, socially and
intellectually.
The ideal candidate
has an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related
field, is bilingual (English-Spanish) and has at least one year of experience
working with children in a group setting.
Minimum Qualifications
include High School Diploma or its equivalent, sixty (60) clock hours
of training in child development or early childhood education, and one
(1) year experience working with children in a group setting. Ability
to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with children and
parents. Ability to relate to children in a positive, caring manner.
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| Bilingual
Psychotherapists – Full Time & Part Time |
The person
in this position will provide bilingual (Spanish/English) psychotherapy
in our mental health program. Therapy modalities will primarily be individual,
couples, and family therapy. Population served includes all ages,
from children through adults.
The ideal Candidate
has the ability to conduct counseling sessions in both English and Spanish,
ability to conduct individual, couples, and family therapy, experience
with crisis management and intervention, ability to work cooperatively
with others including co-workers, clients, representatives from other
agencies and community in a non-judgmental manner, willingness to maintain
client confidentiality, willingness to maintain high professional and
ethical standards, have good oral and written communication skills,
good computer skills and good organizational skills.
Minimum qualifications include
Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling,
or related field. Perfectly Bilingual/Bicultural in English and Spanish.
Experience in clinical practice of psychology or counseling. Positions
exist for those with and without licensure.
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Drug & Alcohol Prevention
Specialist – Part-time
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The prevention
specialist will implement an aggressive, countywide AOD prevention effort
to reduce the binge of drinking and marijuana use among the 18-25 year
old group. Prevention outreach must be conducted in high-risk geographical
areas.
The ideal candidate has (1) a
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service or related field (2) at least one
year of experience working with drug and alcohol (3) is perfectly bilingual, (4) skills
and abilities in program planning and development (5) excellent communication
and organizational skills (6) knowledge of the state and community resources
(7) Willingness to work flexible hours.
Minimum qualifications include
(1) Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service or related field and minimum
of one year experience in a related field, or an Associate’s Degree
in Human Services, plus three years experience in human services or
related field. (2) Perfectly bilingual (3) a valid driver’s license
and own transportation (4) strong organizational skills (5) willingness
to work flexible hours.
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Apply Now!
If you would like to apply for an open position please email your resume
and cover letter to avelasquez@thelatincenter.org
Download Employment Application Form
You may also mail your resume to
403 N. Van Buren St. Wilmington, De 19805
or fax it to (302) 655-7334 Attn: Ana C. Velasquez
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