Youth Outreach Worker -

Wasco County Worksite Location:

The Dalles Work Schedule:

Full-Time; 30 hours per week

Wage Range:

$23.60 - $25.68 per hour 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. This position will primarily provide support to students at Chenowith Elementary School . 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 otherprograms/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 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.

Pay:

$23.60 - $25.68 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person