Youth Group Facilitator/Coach
full-time and part-time position available
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 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 Youth Group Facilitator/Coach, you will provide cognitive-behavioral group services and holistic support to justice system-involved youth to assist with their success with probation/diversion services and in reaching their self-directed goals. You will facilitate skill groups, adhering to the curriculum in its intended format while maintaining fidelity, through a standardized evidence-based delivery model in a community based juvenile justice setting in Clackamas County. You will work to support the mission, vision and values of the Pathfinder Network and engage with participants in a holistic, strengths-based, gender-, trauma- and culturally-responsive, person- and healing-centered way. Your work will support the efforts of our partners to provide a continuum of services that emphasize equitable juvenile justice, family support, intervention, and reformation services to youth so they can repair harm to victims, experience positive change, and contribute to a safe, healthy, and secure community.
We are looking for applicants who have a passion for working within the juvenile justice system to deliver relevant, realistic and relatable group services to youth. Your experience, consistency, relational and collaborative skills, follow through, capability to work well under high-stress emotional experiences, high-level of empathy, and ability to keep strong boundaries will enable you to thrive in this position and consistently deliver high quality services with impact and excellence.
Responsibilities
Facilitate/coach groups using standardized and evidence-based curriculum and delivery models. Plan, review, and prepare materials for facilitation of groups.
Lead development and maintenance of group schedules, referrals and building and closing of groups.
Implement appropriate interventions and service models to provide holistic support.
Teach, coach and model positive recovery, cognitive and social skills individually and in groups.
Reinforce positive behaviors and progress. Use incentives to motivate behavior and remove barriers for participants.
Communicate and follow up with participants to keep them engaged in groups.
Enroll participants in services. Facilitate program informational and orientation sessions.
Complete all required documentation and track participant attendance and participation. Complete thorough and timely case notes.
Work with juvenile counselors, DHS workers and/or other community providers to ensure participant success.
Provide information and referrals. Coordinate services with other providers, including child welfare, mental health, substance use treatment providers, and other social services. Maintain communication with other providers, as necessary.
Assist youth in developing and maintaining positive relationships with family members and other supportive adults.
Support justice-involved youth in successful engagement with community supervision.
Serve as a community advocate for justice-involved youth.
Act as a mandatory reporter.
Other duties as assigned.
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.
Requirements
Experience and skills we are interested in:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
An associates degree or equivalent, desired
Experience working with youth
Experience working in juvenile justice and/or nonprofit service delivery settings
Experience facilitating groups
Awareness of trauma-informed and restorative justice practices and approaches
Lived experience with the juvenile justice system, desired
Released from prison/jail and completed all forms of community supervision no less than three years ago.
Certification or eligibility to be certified as a Traditional Health Worker - Peer Support Specialist or Youth Peer Support Specialist, desired.
Basic level computer capabilities in use of web-based environments, word processing, email, and spreadsheet data entry.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present and work with diverse audiences, specifically racial, ethnic, gender expression, socioeconomic, education, spiritual and other cultural backgrounds.
Must pass a criminal history background check (a criminal record is not automatically disqualifying), employment verification, motor vehicle records check, and drug screen (which does not include testing for marijuana). This may include background checks with governmental agencies and schools.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a motor vehicle during work hours that is covered by adequate car insurance.
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
This job operates within a juvenile justice community service delivery setting. This is largely a sedentary role and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
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.
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.
Some travel is required in the community and to meetings and training. Travel to TPN administrative office in Portland, Oregon and program sites across the state may be required periodically with advanced notice.
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: The hiring range for this position is $21.60 - $22.25 per hour, DOE. Bilingual pay differential is $22.92 - $23.60 per hour. Pay offers are determined in conjunction with an internal pay equity assessment.
To apply for full-time: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2874421/The-Pathfinder-Network/Youth-Group-FacilitatorCoach
To apply for part-time: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2223068/The-Pathfinder-Network/Youth-Group-FacilitatorCoach-part-time
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