Family Center Staff (Woodbourne, PT Weekends 8am - 2pm)

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

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

New York Paid Sick Leave

Training and development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Osborne Association is seeking a part-time Family Center Staff Worker for Woodbourne Correctional Facility. The role runs weekends from 8am to 2pm, supporting families during visits and helping manage the Family Center environment.

You will supervise daily operations, assist with documentation, and promote safe, engaging activities for visiting children and their families. Prior experience with families or children is valued.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Open and prepare the Family Center area for visiting children.
• Supervise closing and daily clean-up after visiting hours.
• Document and sign-in sheets; track Family Center data.
• Welcome all visitors to the Family Centers.
• Maintain a learning and fun environment accessible to visiting families.
• Keep the center safe and clean, and manage inventory as needed.
• Report observed health or developmental changes to the Program Coordinator.
• Promote interactive play and invite family participation.
• Attend in-person collaboration with co-workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Dependable

Multicultural interaction

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Arts/crafts

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Description

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.

Core Values

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 Center Program

Family Works has established Family Centers within prison visiting rooms 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.

Position Summary

We seek part-time Family Center Staff Workers to join our team. The Family Center staff assumes responsibility for overseeing and assisting with the daily management of the Family Center premises and visiting hours. Family Center Staff help families and their children during visits to family centers. Osborne has a part-time vacancy in the following correctional facility: Woodbourne Correctional Facility. This is a weekends only position, and hours are 8am - 2pm.

Salary

$18.00 - $20.00 hourly

Essential Duties

• 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 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.

EEO Statement

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.