Education Assistant

Morrison Child and Family Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrison Child and Family Services is hiring an Education Assistant to support youth as they integrate into the Portland Public School system. This role conducts education assessments and progress reports, acting as a liaison between the client and school staff such as counselors and teachers.

The position involves connecting youth with educational resources, helping with homework, and sharing updates on grades, including offsite classroom support, within a trauma-informed program and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1 year experience working with youth.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English preferred with language test.
• Must be 21 years or older before first day.

Responsibilities

• Works with teachers to provide educational support and behavioral management in classrooms.
• Completes Education Assessment within 72 hours of admission and uploads to the electronic record.
• Completes ongoing progress reports and uploads to the client’s electronic record.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to support client education goals.
• Participates in staff meetings and assists in high-activity periods as needed.

Skills

Bi-lingual in Spanish and English

1 year youth experience

English proficiency

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Posted Date 9/21/2026

Job Title

Education Assistant

Department/Program

ORR

Reports to

Designated Supervisor (Education Services Supervisor or Assistant Program Director)

Work location

Mt.Scott

FLSA status

non-exempt/hourly

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

$22.50/hr. - $24.52 /hr.

Morrison Child and Family Services

We are a Joint Commission and Sanctuary accredited non-profit organization that provides a comprehensive array of services to children, adolescents, and their families. As an agency, Morrison, its team members, and clients commit to the following values of trauma-informed care:

• Nonviolence - being safe and doing the right thing
• Emotional Intelligence - managing our feelings so we don’t hurt ourselves or others
• Social Learning - respecting and sharing ideas of our teams
• Democracy - shared decision making whenever possible
• Open Communication - saying what we mean and not being mean when we say it
• Social Responsibility - everyone makes a contribution to the organizational culture
• Growth and Change - creating hope for our clients and ourselves

Job Summary

The Education Assistant serves as the client’s main support as they integrate into the Portland Public School system. This position completes education assessments and progress reports on a regular basis and acts as a liaison for the client and school staff (counselors, teachers, etc.). They meet regularly with the youth at our program to connect them with educational resources, help with homework and share updates on their grades. They also provide offsite support to the youth in the classroom.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Works with teachers to provide educational support and behavioral management in the classrooms.
• Completes ongoing progress reports and uploads to the client’s electronic record
• Completes the Education Assessment with 72 hours of the client’s admission to the program and uploads to the client’s electronic record
• Contracts client’s previous facilities/educational institutions, etc. for transferable credits.
• Completes a "Client Education Discharge Letter" prior to youth leaving the program.
• Assists in group outings and field trips with the clients.
• Completes incident reports as required. Completes documentation in a timely manner.
• Participates in daily shift change meetings and regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Assists in the milieu during periods of high activity, as needed.
• Works effectively with external representatives and/or community members to ensure cooperative and supportive working relations and coordination of client services.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team (case management, clinical, education, medical, etc.).
• Is aware of Morrison Compliance Program including Compliance Officer, Compliance Standards of Conduct, and Employee Compliance Hotline. Understands Compliance Standards of Conduct and signs attestation document. Completes all assigned compliance, HIPAA, client privacy, and fraud, waste, and abuse training. Knows how to report any client privacy or fraud, waste, or abuse concerns.
• Demonstrate a commitment to developing a thorough knowledge and application of the Sanctuary model and other organizational policies & practices.
• Participate in staff development, in-services, and training related to workplace effectiveness; model professional behaviors and implement improvements to business practices with awareness of their impact in a trauma-informed behavioral healthcare organization.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure successful operation of program/department

Competencies

• Understanding of and commitment to trauma-informed care.
• Commitment to utilizing a team approach while addressing the wellness of adolescents who have experienced complex trauma.
• Commitment to professional growth.
• Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing in English
• Ability to utilize critical thinking skills.
• Maintain effective and professional working relationships with agency employees at all levels and the general public.
• Able to hold each other and yourself accountable to all individuals within Morrison, our clients and our community stakeholders .

Required Position Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• 1 year experience working with youth
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English, written, read and verbal strongly preferred. Must clear a language proficiency test for Spanish.
• Attained age 21 years or older before first day of employment in position

Preferred Position Qualifications

• Work in a classroom or educational setting

Other Requirements

• Blood borne Pathogens training is required on the first day of employment.
• CPR/SFA obtained within 30 days of employment and kept current
• Complete required program trainings and update as required, including a training in Crisis De-escalation and Physical Restraint Techniques
• May work at multiple ORR Programs
• Pass a criminal history background check though Morrison and a suitability determination investigation through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. For further information review: https://www.opm.gov/suitability/suitability-and-credentialing-faqs/
• Proof of Vaccination (MMR, Varicella, DTap & Influenza annually)

For Positions That Require Driving

• Hold a valid drivers' license and if driving a personal vehicle, must maintain minimum auto insurance policy
• Transporting clients may be required by using an agency vehicle

Working Conditions

Environment

Work is done in clinical offices, community settings, including Morrison Residential, administration buildings, public locations, and social service sites. Breaks and meals are subject to interruption. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise, and contaminants.

Mental demands

Work assigned is diverse and may involve addressing new and unique circumstances. The work might be unpredictable and disrupts planned tasks, requiring flexible time management.

Physical demands

Ability to remain calm and emotionally available serving youth, adults and or families who have experienced trauma. Proficient with office equipment and physical movement. Ability to perform physical interventions if needed in accordance with program and training. Physical dexterity for reaching, stooping, and repetitive wrist and hand motions.

Benefits & Total Rewards

Morrison offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and work-life balance:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Meaningful, mission-driven work that makes a difference in the community

All Morrison programs and services are accredited by The Joint Commission, a nationally recognized standard-setting and accreditation body for health care. Morrison is also certified as a trauma-informed organization by the Sanctuary Institute. Certification recognizes our dedication to providing a trauma-informed culture and environment for children, families and staff through implementing Sanctuary values, commitments, and tools.

We are an affirmative Action Plan Employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

In compliance with our affirmative Action Plan, Morrison uses E-Verify to determine employment eligibility after an offer is accepted.

Applications will be reviewed as received. Morrison reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.

Morrison employees are offered a variety of benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer-Paid Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

For more information about us, please visit: Morrison Child & Family Services

Salary22.50 - 24.52 Hour

Location

In-Person

Position Type

Full Time

Experience

2-5 years | 5-10 years | More than 10 years

Job Category

Nonprofit