Parent And Family Coach

WHO WE ARE

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. This includes:

• Generous paid time off (12 accrued vacation days + 12 accrued sick days during your first year of employment, mental wellness hours)
• 14 paid days of significance each year + extended holiday days of significance with a week off at the end of the year
• Paid 30-minute lunch breaks
• Employer-paid employee-only medical, vision and dental coverage starting first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Assistance Program, and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account
• 401k retirement plan with 3% employer match, fully vested immediately
• Employer-paid short-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment
• 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

We are intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envision a community of staff, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to equitable, just and anti-racist practices in every facet of our organization. We engage in continual learning and seek ways to operationalize equitable and inclusive practices. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

At TPN, we envision communities that welcome all people, provide second chances, and create pathways to change. We believe all people have the capacity to change. We honor the dignity and worth of every individual, engage our clients and employees with compassion, and bring excellence to all we do. To learn more, go to https://www.thepathfindernetwork.org/about/.

HIRING PRACTICES

We admit that there is no such thing as the perfect candidate. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t meet each and every position requirement – instead, use your application to let us know what excites you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would like to bring to TPN!

If reasonable accommodation or an alternative form of this application are needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Director of People and Culture at ewatson@thepathfindernetwork.org or 503.892.5396.

TPN hires a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.

In practice, this means we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, marital status or political affiliation. We also take seriously the idea that our work benefits from a genuine commitment to diversity, by considering applications from individuals representing all kinds of backgrounds.

TPN is offering a $250 referral bonus for community members who refer a new employee to one of our open positions!*

WHAT YOU WILL BE COUNTED ON TO DO

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 Parent and Family Coach, you will be responsible for delivering enhanced one-on-one and group support to incarcerated parents, their children, and the children’s caregivers. This role serves to foster parent/child bonding, enhance the parent/caregiver relationship, and increase protective factors for children, support successful reentry, and to reduce recidivism. Primary responsibilities include preparing and facilitating evidence-informed parenting skills workshops, coaching enhanced parent-child visits, facilitating support groups; and acting as a resource for parents, children and caregivers.

The person in this role works as part of a diverse, collaborative team to support the program’s vision and goals while promoting the missions of The Pathfinder Network (TPN) and the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC). You will engage with clients in a holistic, strengths-based, and healing-centered way.

This position is grant-funded through September 30, 2024, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding.

Responsibilities

Facilitation (60% of your time)

• Facilitate evidence-informed parenting skill workshops in a correctional setting.
• Facilitate and coach enhanced parent-child visits in a correctional setting.
• Collaborate with each parent to develop an individualized re-entry parenting plan.
• Support minor children of incarcerated parents, through materials and referrals to community resources.
• Complete and process documentation, paperwork and reports as required.

Administration (35% of your time)

• Work in collaboration with institution security staff to promote safe, secure enhanced visits.
• Provide evaluations of participants’ progress and behaviors to the participant's correctional counselor.
• Communicate with ODOC staff concerning program placement and participation.
• Adhere to security and daily operational practices, procedures, and policies.
• Maintain confidentiality within the rules and regulations of TPN and ODOC; with the exception of any information received that will affect the safety and security of the institution.

Participation in Shared Leadership (=5% of your time)

• 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.

WHO YOU WILL BE COUNTED ON TO BE

Required Cultural Values: 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.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related Social Sciences, such as Education or Counseling
• Two or more years of related experience
• Criminal justice experience, particularly in adult correctional settings preferred
• Social work with children and families impacted by incarceration preferred
• Small and large group facilitation skills
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a motor vehicle during work hours that is covered by adequate car insurance
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check that meets the organization’s underwriting criteria
• Must be 21 years of age or older in order to gain access to ODOC facilities
• Must pass a background check (TPN and ODOC), employment verification, and drug screen (which does not include testing for marijuana)
• Basic level computer capabilities in use of databases, web-based environments, word processing, email, and spreadsheets

• Referral bonuses are payable after 60 days of employment to new employees in good standing who hold the required certifications. New candidates should specify in the job application who they were referred by, and the community member will also complete this form.

OTHER INFORMATION

Working Conditions/Travel Requirements

The Pathfinder Network follows public health guidance for any public health emergencies and will remain in compliance with any vaccination or isolation requirements from partner agencies.

This position operates primarily within a correctional setting. The position also operates in child/caregiver homes and /or in public or community spaces, and occasionally at the TPN office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While in the correctional setting, the use of a two-way security radio is also required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position will require occasional local and in-state travel for family visits, training, and meetings.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation and Benefits: This is a non-exempt, full-time position. TPN’s regular workweek is 40 hours. The hiring range for this position is $21.60 - $22.25 per hour, DOE. Pay offers are determined in conjunction with an internal pay equity assessment.

For more information on our total compensation and benefits, visit The Pathfinder Network • Work With Us