JOB POSTING

Foster Parent Recruiter (temporary position)

Worksite Location: Hood River
Work Schedule: M-F; 4-hour days or negotiated schedule 20 hours/week
Salary Range: $19.37-$25.12
Reports to: Klahre House Program Manager
Application Deadline: October 15th 2021

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 we are looking for?
We are looking for someone who wants to help children! This job is about searching for people who
are open to inviting children and teenagers into their homes. You will be out and about talking to lots
of people, promoting our foster care program and finding out if people are interested in learning more
about what it takes to be a foster parent with The Next Door.
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Can you work independently? 

Are you outgoing and love to meet new people? 

Most importantly, do you want to help our foster children?

If you can answer yes to all of the above, then please apply!

What you will do… 

Provide information to our communities in Hood River and Wasco Counties about The Next
Door’s foster care program. This will include:

o In-person meet-and-greets at events, at churches, service clubs, and businesses
o Through media contacts like radio ads and interviews, print media, and social media
o Anywhere you can think of to meet people
o Any way you can think of to get the word out 

Recruit new homes to support children and teenagers (ages 6-18 years old) who are in our
treatment program and alternative school. 

Respond to all inquiries within reasonable timelines (preferably no more than 48 business
hours). 

Partner with our Foster Parent Certifier to train and orient new foster homes. 

Demonstrate good judgment, dependability, punctuality, and conscientiousness. 

Observe confidentiality of program participants and fellow team members.

Additional Skills and Competencies you’ll need… 

Initiative 

Problem Solving

JOB POSTING 

Accountability 

Collaboration & Teamwork 

Adaptability 

Motivating and Inspiring Others 

Equity & Inclusion

Education and Experience you need… 

High School Diploma/GED 

Public speaking and communications 

Experience in foster care preferred—either professional or personal 

Experience with “at risk” youth preferred 

Ability to work well independently and as part of a team 

Ability to use computer programs and databases 

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Benefits: 

Generous PTO (Vacation, Sick, 11 Holidays + Floater Holiday) 

401(k) - Fully Vested after 90 days and 5% company contribution after 2 years 

Dog Friendly 

Training Opportunities 

Jury Duty and Paid Bereavement Leave 

Employee Assistance Program 

Covid-19 Safe work environment

Interested?
To apply: Go to http://nextdoorinc.org/employment and submit: Cover Letter+ Resume

• By email: recruitment@nextdoorinc.org
• By mail: The Next Door: 965 Tucker Rd, Hood River, OR 97031
• By Fax: 541-386-5440.
  

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.