What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at The Next Door, Inc?
Counselor/Case Manager - Klahre House
Worksite Location: Hood River
Work Schedule: Full-Time; 40 of hours per week; Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wage Range: $26.89 - $30.26 per hour
Bilingual Differential Pay: $0.50 per hour worked
Reports to: Klahre House Program Manager
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 Counselor/Case Manager develops and implements Service Plans that support program participants. They act as a “central hub” of communication and planning regarding program participants’ caseloads. They also provide group counseling to other youth.
What you will do…
- Participate in intake and placement of new clients.
- Provide group and individual counseling.
- Conduct service-based activities within the assigned program.
- Lead evidence-based treatment groups as needed.
- Complete an Assessment and Evaluation Report within the identified timeline.
- Develop and implement Individual Service and Master service Plans.
- Document services delivered and understood/follow Behavioral Rehabilitation Service
- expectations for service delivery and documentation.
- Communicate professionally with youth, family, foster families, state agencies, and any other
- partners involved in the care and treatment of youth.
- Direct foster parents on the treatment of youth in care.
- Coordinate services, activities, transportation, aftercare, etc., and communicate client progress
- and problems to parties concerned as listed above.
- Participate in psychiatric consultation and training.
- Provide oversight for all aspects of the Service Plan and applicable treatment.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Education, Experience, and Requirements…
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field
- Valid driver’s license with auto liability insurance and reliable transportation
- 2 years of experience in the care and treatment of youth and young adults
- Successful completion of a comprehensive background check
Preferred:
- Bilingual – English and Spanish
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: $26.89 - $30.26 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $30