HELP OUR YOUTH HAVE A GREAT FUTURE!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington is hiring a full-time Outreach Coordinator to join our mission-driven team!

Representation Matters! We encourage candidates who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, or are from underrepresented communities to apply. Our youth deserve to see themselves reflected in the mentors and leaders who support them.

MISSION STATEMENT

'To empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible community members'.

Ideal Candidate: Exemplifies our Club Code & Core Values - Put Youth First, Care Deeply and Engage Fully, Follow Through on Your Commitments, Communicate, Collaborate & Clarify, Empower & Be Empowered

Full description of our Core Values can be found at the end of this document.

TITLE: Outreach Coordinator

LOCATION: Vancouver, WA

REPORTS TO: Area Director of Outreach

DEPARTMENT: Outreach – Youth Violence Prevention & Intervention

CLASSIFICATION: Hourly Non-Exempt, Full-Time

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

The Outreach Program connects youth in Clark County who are impacted by group violence with mentors to foster positive relationships and provide access to opportunities and resources. Under the supervision of the Area Director of Outreach, the Outreach Coordinator will collaborate with community partners to identify and support up to 30 middle and high school participants. Responsibilities include implementing evidence-based prevention programming, supporting partner schools, coordinating family engagement activities, and working collaboratively with the Outreach Team to track youth outcomes.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities)

Direct Support to Youth, Staff, and Families:

• Serve as an advocate and mentor for youth by providing academic support and activities that build life skills and promote positive social development.
• Provide case management and ongoing support to a caseload of up to 30 youth, including access to programs, prosocial activities, collaborative goal setting, family resource navigation, and consistent encouragement.
• Assess family needs related to participants’ goals, identify siblings who may also need support, and refer them to appropriate services in collaboration with Outreach/BGC teams.
• Comply with organizational policies for the protection of youth.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

Community Engagement:

• Conduct school, home, and community visits in partnership with the Outreach Team.
• Plan and attend social and recreational activities, as well as community service and engagement opportunities for program youth.

Data Collection and Utilization:

• Understand and meet grant requirements, and collaborate with other coordinators and directors to collect data and complete outcome reports.
• Complete timely documentation of youth interactions and services provided.
• Maintain confidential records in accordance with organizational standards.

Partnerships:

• Develop and strengthen relationships with community partners to enhance program quality and reach.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Area Director of Outreach.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience providing client-directed services in social services, community advocacy, or youth prevention work, particularly in underserved communities.
• Familiarity with Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington and local school districts in Vancouver.
• General knowledge of youth violence and group-affiliated violence dynamics.
• Commitment to working with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of local service agencies (schools, mental health, and social services).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage and build meaningful relationships with youth and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Skilled in collaborating with schools, service agencies, law enforcement, and grassroots organizations.
• Exercises sound judgment with information sharing, confidentiality, and human relations.
• Ability to research, prepare, and implement evidence-based programming.
• Strong organizational skills; capable of working independently and following guidance from a supervisor.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, personal vehicle insurance, and a clean driving record.
• Must be willing and able to transport youth using a personal vehicle and drive a 12-passenger van.

TENTATIVE WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.*
• Weekends and holidays as needed.*Exact schedule is based on caseload needs.

LOCATION

• Office Location: Teen Turf Club, 4040 Plomondon St, Vancouver, WA 98661

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $21.00–$23.00 per hour (DOE) Additional compensation available for candidates with multilingual communication skills (verbal and written).
• 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually, plus 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• SIMPLE IRA with employer matching
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington prohibits discrimination against current staff or applicants on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. BGCSW is an equal opportunity employer.

Please refer to our website at www.mybgc.org for additional information about Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington.

DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

CLUB CODE & CORE VALUES

PUT YOUTH FIRST.

We are at our best and most impactful when we do right by the youth we serve.

We make decisions with youth’s well-being at the center. We walk alongside youth and empower them to be the stewards of their path in life. We elevate the voices of kids, youth, families, and the communities who need us most. We examine our own biases and question our own assumptions to best serve youth. We check our ego at the door and think we (the collective effort) before me.

CARE DEEPLY & ENGAGE FULLY.

We create impactful change by being fully present, engaged, and invested in contributing to strategy, perspective, and creativity.

We approach interactions with kindness, compassion, and respect – we genuinely care about people and show it. We are brave and vulnerable and build safe and welcoming communities. We do not gossip. We talk to each other, not about each other. We care about ourselves so that we can be there for others. We strive to do the right thing every day, every time and treat each day as a new day with new opportunities.

FOLLOW THROUGH ON YOUR COMMITMENTS.

Strong relationships built on trust drive change. We build trust with youth and families, each other, and the community by delivering on our promises.

We do what we say we are going to do and are held accountable to established expectations. We take responsibility for knowing the expectations and goals of our role. We don’t over promise to ensure that we are able to deliver on commitments while balancing competing priorities. We take responsibility when we can’t follow through on a commitment. We own our mistakes, act to repair harm, and make amends to strengthen our community.

COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE, & CLARIFY.

Clear and consistent communication builds shared understanding, helps us align in our efforts, and sets ourselves and others up for success in support of youth. We deliver better services and solutions when people’s ideas are valued and heard.

We set expectations that align with our vision, values, and core focus. We effectively express thoughts, feelings, and ideas in individual and group situations. We listen to understand and value different perspectives. We approach situations with an open mindset, not seeking to be right and go our own path but rather to collaborate and get to the right answer together. We are curious. We seek to understand and communicate the context of situations and information. We ask questions when we need clarity and provide clarity when it is needed from us.

EMPOWER & BE EMPOWERED.

Our greatest assets are the unique abilities and perspectives of our people. We represent our interests in a responsible, self-determined way, and push ourselves to make positive change.

We are resourceful and respond with flexibility to make things work when necessary. We value and seek feedback and see it as an opportunity for growth. We give each other permission to fail and reflect in order to learn from our experiences. We choose courage over comfort by facing difficult tasks and conversations rather than avoiding them. We resolve conflicts as quickly as they arise. We encourage each other and show appreciation for those who go above and beyond.