Parent Partner

The Pathfinder Network•Portland, OR

10d•$23 - $24

About The Position

The Parent Partner provides peer support and group services to system-impacted individuals and families to support family reunification, stabilization and resiliency. The team member in this role must have the vision, organizational skills, commitment, and skill to deliver individual and group services to parents with excellence while being dynamically involved in all Center for Family Success programming. The Parent Partner will support the mission, vision and values of the Pathfinder network and engage with participants in a holistic, strengths-based, and healing-centered way. They work closely with prisons, child welfare, parole/probation, community service providers, and families to help individuals succeed by remaining in the community, staying connected with their families, enhancing relationships with their children, and increasing positive parenting behaviors.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Two years of related experience.
Certification or eligibility to be certified as a Certified Recovery Mentor, Peer Support Specialist or Traditional Health Worker.
Released from prison/jail and completed all forms of community supervision no less than two years ago.
Must be in recovery from substance use dependence and have a minimum of 2 years recovery.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a motor vehicle during work hours that is covered by adequate car insurance.
Must pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check that meets the organization’s underwriting criteria.
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

Associate degree or higher.
Non-profit experience and/or experience with the criminal justice system and/or child welfare system.
Lived experience with the criminal justice system and/or child welfare system.

Responsibilities

Provide peer support services to participants at the Center for Family Success, in the community, in correctional facilities and at community partners sites.
Conduct wraparound case management services, including assessment, action planning, referral and resource navigation support, and use of basic needs assistance and incentives to support success.
Deliver transition and reentry support services, including reach-ins and support the day of release.
Teach, coach, and model positive parenting skills and other cognitive and social skills. Reinforce positive behaviors and progress.
Facilitate classes at TPN sites, in the community, in correctional facilities and at community partner sites using standardized curriculum and delivery model. Substitute in classes and facilitate support groups. Plan, review, and prepare materials for facilitation of classes.
Support parents’ successful engagement with groups and other services at the Center for Family Success and the Resilience & Recovery Project. Collaborate with and maintain communication with group facilitators/coaches, advocates, peers, and other staff working with parents to support their successful participation and completion of programming.
Work with parole and probation officers and/or DHS workers to ensure that participants are following through with their conditions of supervision and/or DHS conditions.
Implement proactive outreach strategies to identify, engage, and enroll participants.
Coordinate services with other providers, including child welfare, mental health, and other social services. Maintain communication with other providers, as necessary.
Assist parents with developing and maintaining positive relationships with family members and other support persons.
Transport participants, as necessary, in the community to appointments and/or services.
Assist with and support family engagement events.
Complete all required documentation and track participant attendance and participation. Complete thorough and timely case notes.
Attend staff meetings to engender a team environment and to support professional development of all staff.
Participate in all mandatory training, observations and coaching, and work towards ongoing professional development goals. Complete all curriculum training.
Act as a mandatory reporter of abuse, in compliance with Oregon law.
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 time off (12 accrued vacation days + 12 accrued sick days during your first year of employment, mental wellness hours)
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
Employer-paid employee-only medical, vision and dental coverage starting first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Assistance Program, and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account
401k retirement plan with 3% employer match, fully vested immediately
Employer-paid short-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment
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