Gender Responsive Youth Group Facilitator/Coach - part-time

The Pathfinder Network•Oregon City, OR

2d•$23 - $24

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. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. As a Youth Group Facilitator/Coach, you will provide cognitive-behavioral group services and holistic support to justice system-involved youth to assist with their success with probation/diversion services and in reaching their self-directed goals. You will facilitate skill groups, adhering to the curriculum in its intended format while maintaining fidelity, through a standardized evidence-based delivery model in a community based juvenile justice setting in Clackamas County. You will work to support the mission, vision and values of the Pathfinder Network and engage with participants in a holistic, strengths-based, gender-, trauma- and culturally-responsive, person- and healing-centered way. Your work will support the efforts of our partners to provide a continuum of services that emphasize equitable juvenile justice, family support, intervention, and reformation services to youth so they can repair harm to victims, experience positive change, and contribute to a safe, healthy, and secure community. We are looking for applicants who have a passion for working within the juvenile justice system to deliver relevant, realistic and relatable group services to youth. Your experience, consistency, relational and collaborative skills, follow through, capability to work well under high-stress emotional experiences, high-level of empathy, and ability to keep strong boundaries will enable you to thrive in this position and consistently deliver high quality services with impact and excellence.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required
Experience working with youth
Experience working in juvenile justice and/or nonprofit service delivery settings
Experience facilitating groups
Awareness of trauma-informed and restorative justice practices and approaches
Released from prison/jail and completed all forms of community supervision no less than three years ago.
Basic level computer capabilities in use of web-based environments, word processing, email, and spreadsheet data entry.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present and work with diverse audiences, specifically racial, ethnic, gender expression, socioeconomic, education, spiritual and other cultural backgrounds.
Must pass a criminal history background check (a criminal record is not automatically disqualifying), employment verification, motor vehicle records check, and drug screen (which does not include testing for marijuana).
This may include background checks with governmental agencies and schools.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a motor vehicle during work hours that is covered by adequate car insurance.
Staff are expected to embody certain cultural values to support TPN’s mission: communicate effectively, value one another, show respect, demonstrate accountability, display a high level of self-awareness, participate in shared leadership and continuous growth and learning, live values of diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging and engage in personal work to further DEIJB values and impact.
Commitment to Racial Justice. Staff are expected to interact effectively across racially diverse teams, partners, and experiences, apply a racial equity lens in their work and commit to the ongoing work required to move TPN toward a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive and just organization

Nice To Haves

An associates degree or equivalent, desired
Lived experience with the juvenile justice system, desired
Certification or eligibility to be certified as a Traditional Health Worker - Peer Support Specialist or Youth Peer Support Specialist, desired.

Responsibilities

Facilitate/coach groups using standardized and evidence-based curriculum and delivery models.
Plan, review, and prepare materials for facilitation of groups.
Lead development and maintenance of group schedules, referrals and building and closing of groups.
Implement appropriate interventions and service models to provide holistic support.
Teach, coach and model positive recovery, cognitive and social skills individually and in groups.
Reinforce positive behaviors and progress.
Use incentives to motivate behavior and remove barriers for participants.
Communicate and follow up with participants to keep them engaged in groups.
Enroll participants in services.
Facilitate program informational and orientation sessions.
Complete all required documentation and track participant attendance and participation.
Complete thorough and timely case notes.
Work with juvenile counselors, DHS workers and/or other community providers to ensure participant success.
Provide information and referrals.
Coordinate services with other providers, including child welfare, mental health, substance use treatment providers, and other social services.
Maintain communication with other providers, as necessary.
Assist youth in developing and maintaining positive relationships with family members and other supportive adults.
Support justice-involved youth in successful engagement with community supervision.
Serve as a community advocate for justice-involved youth.
Act as a mandatory reporter.
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 2% employer match, 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