Children's Activity Provider - part-time

The Pathfinder Network•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1993, The Pathfinder Network (TPN) has been providing justice-system impacted individuals and their families the tools and support they need to be safe and thrive in our communities. We serve individuals experiencing incarceration, those reentering the community, those on forms of community supervision, their families, and their children, within 9 of Oregon’s 11 corrections facilities and in the community in Multnomah, Jackson, Marion, and Clackamas Counties. We develop and deliver a comprehensive scope of evidence-based, trauma-, gender- and culturally-responsive cognitive behavioral-based programs, including our proprietary, evidence-based curriculum Parenting Inside Out, which is the highest-rated parenting skills curriculum for parents involved with the criminal justice system. Our community programs feature holistic wraparound individual and group support and services. We serve an average of 3,000 people a year agency wide. We show up for our employees by providing support and resources in six key areas that make up our total package, and we always strive to expand on what we offer: compensation, development, wellness, benefits, recognition and service. We are intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envision a community of staff, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to equitable, just and anti-racist practices in every facet of our organization. We engage in continual learning and seek ways to operationalize equitable and inclusive practices. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. At TPN, we envision communities that welcome all people, provide second chances, and create pathways to change. We believe all people have the capacity to change. We honor the dignity and worth of every individual, engage our clients and employees with compassion, and bring excellence to all we do.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Experience in the care of infants and/or small children (paid or unpaid), ages 6 weeks and older
Basic level computer capabilities in use of databases, web-based environments, word processing, email, and spreadsheets.
Must pass a background check, employment verification, and drug screen (which does not include testing for marijuana).

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with special needs, preferred
Experience working with diverse populations, preferred

Responsibilities

Create and provide structured activities and care for children ages 6 weeks and up during classes and family events.
Set up children’s activities room prior to each class and family engagement event. Set up includes vacuuming and wiping down tables, chairs, and toys when needed.
Assist with class preparation and setting out of meals.
Provide back up for meal preparation, as needed.
Keep children’s activities room clean and orderly, and clean room at the end of each shift.
Assist with closing the Center after each shift, which includes taking trash out, putting food away, and locking doors.
Assist with taking inventory of children's activities materials and keeping pantry organized and clean.
Maintain notes for each evening of children's activities and communicate important information to Children’s Activity Team.
Assists with preparing materials and supplies for classes and other services provided to participants and families.
Maintain professional standards and boundaries.
Engage in compassionate, professional, and client-oriented behavior in carrying out the duties of the position.
Attend staff meetings and required training.
Act as a mandatory reporter of child abuse.
Assist Family Support Coordinator, as directed.
Other duties as assigned.
Be a champion in the shaping and sustaining of a diverse, equitable, inclusive and just workplace, with a focus towards creating racial equity.
Participate on cross-departmental teams or committees regarding organizational policies, processes and work environment
Participate in Temporary Teams, Equity Team, Employee Resource Groups, and other teams
Contribute individualized skills, knowledge, experience and expertise to help the agency reach its mission

Benefits

Generous paid sick time
17 paid days of significance each year
Extended holiday days of significance with a week off at the end of the year and 3 4-day weekends
Paid 30-minute lunch breaks
Mental wellness hours
401k retirement plan with 3% employer contribution, fully vested immediately
Supplemental virtual healthcare for employees and dependents
Employment with TPN may mean you are eligible for Public Service Student Loan forgiveness
Employee recognition program, staff appreciation awards and swag store
Bilingual pay differential for eligible positions
Shared Leadership model and opportunities to contribute to agency success and growth
Development opportunities and trainings