Job Description

Youth Outreach Worker - Hood River County

Worksite Location:

Hood River

Work Schedule:

Full-Time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm

Wage Range:

$23.60 - $25.68 per hour

Bilingual Differential Pay:

$0.50 per hour worked

Reports to:

Columbia Gorge Youth Connections Program Supervisor

Why work at The Next Door?

Because you share our vision of a supportive community where all children and families are safe, healthy, and valued. Every day, we work towards making this vision a reality, by having integrity, and by living our core values of being welcoming, just, empathetic, empowering, and flexible. If you like to work in an environment where you'll be learning right alongside our program participants--The Next Door is the place for you!

Who are we looking for?

The Youth Outreach Worker engages with and builds relationships with program participants and their families requiring additional support in areas as directed by the program.

What you will do...

Engage and build relationships with program participants and their families needing extra support in areas as directed by the program. Provide basic case management, follow-up, and support services through weekly or monthly one-on-one meetings with youth. Identify needs, gaps, and duplicate services; collaboratively find solutions with other agencies to create efficient support services. Build on existing local resources and communication methods to develop tools aimed at youth and their families. Engage and strengthen relationships with community partners and other programs/activities the youth participate in. Participate in community meetings that focus on youth needs and service coordination. Act as a liaison when making referrals to other agencies that support families in housing, mentoring, mental health care, parenting education, and more. Update and distribute resource newsletters for families. May include home visits to students and parents Assist the attendance department at schools with addressing chronic attendance and engagement concerns. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience, and Requirements...

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent Valid driver's license with auto liability insurance Experience working with children, families, and youth Bilingual - English and Spanish Successful completion of a comprehensive background check

Benefits

Health benefits (medical, vision, dental) Generous PTO (Vacation, Sick, 11 Holidays + Floater Holiday) 401(k) - You are able to participate after 90 days and there is a 5% company contribution after 2 years of employment. In-Office Dog Friendly Training Opportunities Jury Duty Bereavement Leave Employee Assistance Program

Interested?

To apply, submit a cover letter + resume by email: recruitment@nextdoorinc.org.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The Next Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer, one that appreciates differences and creates opportunities for staff to interact with people who do not look like, talk like, think like, believe like, act like, or live like they do.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.60 - $25.68 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid jury duty Paid time off Vision insurance
Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:

English (Required) Spanish (Required)
License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person