Family Center Staff (Wallkill and Shawangunk: Weekends PT, 8am - 2pm)

Osborne Association Inc; Town of Wallkill (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in 403(b) retirement plan

New York State Paid Sick Leave

Career development through ongoing training

Job summary

A community-focused organization in New York is seeking part-time Family Center Staff Workers to support interactions between incarcerated fathers and their children during visiting hours. This role emphasizes creating a safe and engaging environment, with responsibilities including opening and closing the center, supervising visits, and maintaining accurate documentation. Candidates must have a high school diploma and experience with families or children. Weekend availability is required, with a pay range of $18.00 - $20.00 hourly.

Qualifications

• Experience working with families or children is required.

Responsibilities

• Open and prepare the Family Center for visiting children.
• Supervise closing and cleanup after visits.
• Document visitor information accurately.
• Maintain a safe and fun environment for children and families.
• Report observations about children to the Program Coordinator.
• Assist in managing inventory for the Family Centers.

Skills

Dependability

Professionalism

Creative skills for arts/crafts

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Enjoy working with children

Ability to interact with a multicultural population

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Overview

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 visiting hours. Family Center Staff help families and their children during visits to family centers. Osborne has part-time vacancies in the following correctional facilities: Wallkill and Shawangunk. This is a weekends only position, and hours are 8am - 2pm.

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 hourly

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

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Experience working with families or children

Key Competencies

• 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

Benefits

Participation in 403(b) and New York State Paid Sick Leave Pay for part-time employment. Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans. Opportunity for job advancement and promotions.

Equal Opportunity

The Osborne Association is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, unemployment status, or any other protected category. The Osborne Association takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Thank you for your interest in the Osborne Association. Be sure to include a cover letter with your application. No phone calls please. We wish we could personally respond to each application. However, we are unable to do so due to the volume of interest received.

Salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.