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Hours/weekly: Monday-Friday, 40 hours weekly
Supervised by: Program Site Coordinator
Locations: Cottage Grove (multiple positions)
Wage: $17-$21 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: $15-$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

Position: Bilingual Outreach Specialist

Hours/weekly: 40 hours weekly/with full benefits

Supervised by: Program Director

Location: Cottage Grove, Creswell, and North Douglas

Starting salary range: $20-$22/HR

Overview

This position provides parent information, resources, and supports to Latinx

families in Cottage Grove and Creswell area, as well as the rural areas of South Lane and North

Douglas counties. They will assist families in enrolling in services. This position manages a

caseload up to 25 families along with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Provides at least

one monthly home visit for each family, and maintains accurate files on each family/child.

Bicultural/cultural applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Meet the qualifications for a Head Teacher with

the Child Care Division (Family Relief Nursery can assist with requirements and

training to achieve the required step).

Major Job Responsibilities

Maintain Knowledge of best practice in the areas of

Child focused assessment, programming, intervention, and evaluation

Family focused assessment, programming, intervention, and evaluation

Current expectations and/or changes in the Oregon Associations of Relief

Nurseries (OARN) requirements.

Trends in interventions with families affected by trauma.

Maintain standards required by certifying agencies including, but not limited to

Oregon Associations of Relief Nurseries (OARN)

State of Oregon Child Care Division (CCD)

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

State of Oregon Health Authority (OHA)

Participate in outreach events to connect families to early childhood service in the

community

Assistant families in the enrollment process to ensure a smooth transition

Develops positive relationships with community partners.

Ensure establishment and maintenance of all client files and documentation in an

appropriate and accountable manner according to established standards

Provide crisis intervention when needed

Facilitate monthly parent meetings providing topics, speakers, and/or activities

Increase community awareness of and further promote a positive image of the Nursery,

may include attending meetings, events, and fairs outside business hours

Provide monthly articles (family stories) for the newsletter and social media

Assist with parent education/Support Group

Hold weekly Respite classes

Participate in staff, volunteer, and professional training opportunities, meetings, etc.

Assist with various office duties as needed

Hold/Attend scheduled Supervision Meetings, Events, Fundraisers, and additional

Outreach.

Provide outreach and engage new families in the program

Participate including outreach events to connect families to early childhood service in

the community health fairs, back to school nights…. etc.

Promote and encourage family growth and development during the Home visit

Make referrals to necessary community resources

Provide at least one monthly home visit for each assigned family, focusing on parent-

child interactions, child development, positive discipline, referrals to other services, and

any other topic of importance to the family.

Establish and maintain positive communication with parents, provide information about

their child’s progress and relevant guidance/discipline techniques, reinforce parent

education group topics, and model appropriate interactions with others

Maintain open, positive communication and promote individual/group problem solving

skills with children, families, co-workers and the community

Model and encourage direct, professional communication among staff members to

create a positive staff support network

Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client’s services as it relates to

the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served

Apply principles of diversity, equity, and racial justice for families

Follow the guidelines as a State Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter

Additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully. An individual must be able to perform each

essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skills, and/or ability is required.

Language Requirement Bilingual Spanish/English both written and oral

Ability to adapt, work effectively under pressure, and work with adults who have a

variety of stresses/challenges.

Knowledge of early childhood development, curriculum development and

implementation, positive discipline, and early childhood learning strategies.

Good stress management, self-care, active listening, and conflict resolution skills.

Ability to work with parents and children in a warm, calming, respectful, encouraging

and patient manner.

Must be able to work in a multicultural setting with families from diverse backgrounds

Knowledge of and ability to work with social services agencies, schools, and other

agencies regarding referrals and treatment continuity

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to include basic computer skills

and email usage

Ability to use a positive, strengths-based approach in working with families

Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team member

Ability to be very organized regarding paperwork, detail oriented, and have the ability to

effectively prioritize work responsibilities

Dependable and flexible

Requires strict adherence to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

(HIPAA) standards in the office workspace to ensure confidentiality

Will attend to additional tasks as requested

Education and Experience

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Social Work, or related field including experience with high- risk families. Home visiting experience. Or, any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skill, and abilities. Knowledge regarding domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse, mental health issues, and special needs children is preferred. Meet the qualifications for a Head Teacher with the Child Care Division.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

A current clearance from the Central Background Registry, A current Step from the Oregon Registry Online, Current First Aid Certification, CPR Card, and Food Handlers. Must have current driver’s license, car insurance, and access to a vehicle.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met/may be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is normally engaged in low activity tasks such as sitting, standing, walking, and writing/typing. The employee is required to sit and stand at length. The employee must

frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include

close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee will be having meetings with families, which can take place during the day, evenings, and the weekends to provide essential support during family times. Services are offered to families in their homes and within the community. Travel within the community requires a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and access to a vehicle.

To apply send Cover letter and Resume to kyler@frncg.org