Family Center Staff (Ossining, Fishkill, PT)

Osborne Association Inc•Village of Ossining, NY

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation. At Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs. We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments, and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination. Family Works has established Family Centers within the visiting rooms of prisons with the objective of facilitating increased interaction between incarcerated fathers and their children. These centers offer families valuable guidance and support while providing a secure environment for children to engage in play, learning, and quality time with their fathers. The ultimate aim is to strengthen familial bonds and enhance the overall quality of visits. We seek part-time Family Center Staff Workers to join our team. The Family Center staff assumes responsibility for overseeing and assisting the subsequent daily management of the Family Center premises. Family Center Staff help families and their children during visits to family centers. Osborne has part-time vacancies in the following correctional facilities: Sing-Sing and Fishkill. This is a weekends only position, and hours are 8am - 2pm. This position requires clearance by the New York State Department of Correction and Community Supervision (DOCCS). Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain Department of Correction and Community Supervision (DOCCS) clearance to work in facilities operated by the Department of Correction and Community Supervision (DOCCS).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency
Minimum of one year’s experience working in a family services
Must be dependable and professional
Have willingness to utilize creative skills for arts/crafts
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Enjoy working with children
Ability to interact with a multicultural population is essential
Must be able to adapt to change as the program dictates
Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Clearance by the New York State Department of Correction and Community Supervision (DOCCS)
Ability to obtain and maintain Department of Correction and Community Supervision (DOCCS) clearance

Responsibilities

Opening prep for the Family Center to make sure that the area is ready for visiting children
Supervise and assist with the closing and daily clean up of the Family Center area at the end of facility visiting hours
Ability to assist in the documentation, including but not limited to sign-in sheets
Welcome to all visitors to the Family Centers
Maintain the center as a learning/fun environment that is accessible to visiting children and their family members
Upkeep a safe and clean environment
Maintain and submit accurate, thorough, and timely data Family Center information on a monthly basis
Report observed behavioral, health, or developmental changes in children to the Program Coordinator
Understand the importance of building, maintaining, and rebuilding family relationships for families that are impacted by incarceration
Assist in tracking and updating the inventory supply list for the Family Centers Program Coordinator
Promote interactive play among family members by extending invitations for their participation
In-person attendance is required to collaborate with co-workers
Perform other duties as assigned