Family Relief Nursery seeks to keep children safe through support and early intervention strengthening families so all children thrive.

We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and strive to hire individuals interested in the unique, challenging, and rewarding career opportunities that help support this mission. We support our employees with an environment in which they can feel safe, respected, and valued.

Family Relief Nursery is an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

If you think this sounds like a place you’d like to work, we’d love to see what you have to offer!

 

BENEFITS

Family Relief Nursery strives to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to employees. Benefitted positions (30+ hours per week) include:

Healthcare & Dental Coverage

We fully cover medical and dental for all benefitted employees. Staff can also purchase dependent coverage for their families.

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employees are eligible to begin contributing upon hire. Family Relief Nursery also provides an annual match to eligible employees after one year of employment at Family Relief Nursery.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in the value of work-life balance at Family Relief Nursery and offer a generous amount of paid leave to help make this balance possible. This includes five weeks of paid vacation time and one personal day per year. We also offer paid holidays and both full and part-time employees are provided with paid sick leave.

Interested in Applying?

Take a look at our current openings below! We’d love to see what you have to offer.

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. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.

  1. Send a Cover Letter AND Resume to the e-mail indicated in the job description (no phone calls please). If no email is indicated, please send to the email address below;

  2. Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Kyle Riege
Executive Director
kyler@frncg.org

Current Positions

  • Hours/weekly: Monday-Friday, 40 hours weekly
    Supervised by: Program Site Coordinator
    Locations: Cottage Grove (multiple positions)
    Wage: $19-$22 DOE (wage differential if bilingual)

    Family Relief Nursery is a 501c3 nonprofit operating in South Lane and North Douglas Counties. Family Relief Nursery seeks to keep children safe through support and early intervention strengthening families so all children thrive. Services include therapeutic classrooms emphasizing social-emotional development for children, home visits, parent education and other services.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    • Plan, organize, and facilitate a therapeutic classroom for up to 11 young children (6 weeks – 5 years) as part of a teaching team
    • Case Management of 8-11 families including home visits and phone contact.
    • Regular, strength-based home visits with Spanish and English speaking families
    • Referral assistance and crises intervention
    • Parent coaching, goal setting and facilitating positive parent-child interaction
    • Culturally competent relationship/rapport building with parents
    • Maintain records including daily observations, home visit records, family and child assessments
    • Serve USDA meals following guidelines and record keeping
    • Scheduled bus riding and driving (no CDL required) in various weather conditions
    • Support other nursery activities - at times outside of regular hours

    Minimum Requirements
    • Prefer bilingual English/Spanish including reading, writing and speaking effectively in both languages
    • BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or a related field with infant/toddler or preschool teaching experience. Bachelors in progress, AA/AS or comparable Oregon Registry level considered.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Experience in social service setting, knowledge of community resources
    • Basic knowledge of child abuse and neglect
    • Ability to recognize and record significant individual and group behaviors
    • Excellent computer skills including: email, Google Docs/Sheets and web-based databases
    • Effective communication skills including: rapport building, report writing, conflict de-escalation and resolution
    • Ability to establish and maintain personal /programmatic boundaries and confidentiality while providing supportive services
    • Good judgment and maturity to function in crises
    • Cultural competence
    • Ability to relate sensitively and non-judgmentally with at-risk children and families
    • Work independently and as a team member
    • Ability to multitask and prioritize
    • Ability to be flexible and take on multiple responsibilities
    • Experience and knowledge in working with Latinx and immigrant communities

    Other Essential Requirements
    • Ability to lift and carry children up to 40 lbs.
    • Ability to pass a background check
    • Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation
    • Clean driving record to drive company vehicles
    • Within 60 days of employment must be Pediatric CPR and First aid Certified, have a current food handlers’ card, and show proof of completing “Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect,” “Child Care Health & Safety,” “Safe Sleep,” and “Prevention is Better than Treatment” courses as required by Oregon Office of Child Care
    • Bilingual Spanish preferred

    Salary Range and Benefits
    This is a 40-hour position with a salary range of $17-$20 plus a generous benefit package including:
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision - Employer paid
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • 401k retirement plan with employer match
    • Paid Jury Duty time
    • 80 hours of paid sick leave per year
    • 5 weeks paid vacation leave per year
    • Paid Holidays

    Family Relief Nursery is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation. We are a Drug-Free workplace.

    Please submit Resume and cover letter to: Kyle Riege, Program Director – kyler@frncg.org

  • Hours/weekly: Monday-Friday, 20 hours weekly
    Supervised by: Program Site Coordinator
    Location: Cottage Grove
    Wage: $16-$19 (wage differential if bilingual)

    Family Relief Nursery is a 501c3 nonprofit operating in South Lane and North Douglas Counties. Family Relief Nursery seeks to keep children safe through support and early intervention, strengthening families so all children thrive. Services include therapeutic classrooms emphasizing social-emotional development for children, home visits, parenting classes and other services.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    • Work closely with children and families
    • Provide therapeutic care for children 6 weeks-5 years
    • Provide developmentally appropriate activities
    • Make summary notes on children's interactions when applicable
    • Serve USDA meals following guidelines and record keeping
    • Participate in staffing around family & children’s issues as appropriate
    • Work as team to provide best possible care for children and families
    • Scheduled bus riding and driving (no CDL required) in various weather conditions
    • Support other nursery activities as appropriate- at times outside of regular hours

    Minimum Requirements
    • Preference given to bilingual Spanish speakers
    • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
    •Degree in Early Childhood Education, psychology or related field or equivalent experience, knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and guidance principles

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    Within 60 days of employment must be Pediatric CPR and First aid Certified, have a current food handlers’ card, and show proof of completing “Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect,” “Child Care Health & Safety,” “Safe Sleep,” and “Prevention is Better than Treatment” courses as required by Oregon Office of Child Care
    • Work tactfully with a diverse population which may include special needs
    • Maintain a professional demeanor with clients, staff, and public at all times
    • Ability to be dependable and flexible
    • Sufficient maturity and good judgment to function in crisis situations
    • Evidence of emotional maturity and stability
    • Ability to relate sensitively and non-judgmentally with at risk children and families
    • Physical stamina. Ability to lift and carry children up to 40 lbs.
    • Strong interpersonal communication skills

    Salary Range and Benefits
    This is a 20 hr/week position and does not qualify for medical benefits
    • 5 weeks (at .75 FTE) paid vacation leave per year
    • Paid Holidays

    Family Relief Nursery is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation. We are a Drug-Free workplace.

    Please submit Resume and cover letter to: Kyle Riege, Program Director – kyler@frncg.org