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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in 403(b)

Paid Sick Leave

Career development opportunities

Job advancement possibilities

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking a Family Center Staff member for weekends in Wallkill and Shawangunk facilities. This part-time role involves ensuring a safe and engaging environment for families and children during visiting hours. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience working with families or children, demonstrating dependability and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with families or children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Family Center area is ready for visiting children.
• Supervise closing and clean up of the Family Center.
• Assist in documentation and report changes in children.
• Promote interactive play and work essentially with a multicultural population.

Skills

Dependability

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Creative skills for arts/crafts

Ability to interact with multicultural populations

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Overview

The Osborne Association invites applications for the Family Center Staff (Wallkill and Shawangunk: Weekends PT, 8am - 2pm) role at Osborne Association. This weekend-only part-time position supports Family Center operations during visiting hours at Wallkill and Shawangunk facilities.

Responsibilities

• Opening prep for the Family Center to ensure 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
• Assist in documentation, including but not limited to sign-in sheets
• Welcome all visitors to the Family Centers
• Maintain the center as a learning/fun environment accessible to visiting children and their family members
• Keep a safe and clean environment
• Maintain and submit accurate, thorough, and timely data on 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 affected by incarceration
• Assist in tracking and updating the inventory supply list for the Family Centers Program Coordinator
• Promote interactive play among family members by inviting 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
• 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

Salary

$18.00 - $20.00 hourly

Hours and Location

Weekend position: Saturdays and Sundays, 8am - 2pm. Facilities: Wallkill and Shawangunk.

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.

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.