Parent Partner

Description

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)
• 17 paid days of significance each year
• Extended holiday days of significance with a week off at the end of the year and 3 4-day weekends
• 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.

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.

The Parent Partner provides peer support and group services to system-impacted individuals and families to support family reunification, stabilization and resiliency. The team member in this role must have the vision, organizational skills, commitment, and skill to deliver individual and group services to parents with excellence while being dynamically involved in all Center for Family Success programming. The Parent Partner will support the mission, vision and values of the Pathfinder network and engage with participants in a holistic, strengths-based, and healing-centered way.  

They work closely with prisons, child welfare, parole/probation, community service providers, and families to help individuals succeed by remaining in the community, staying connected with their families, enhancing relationships with their children, and increasing positive parenting behaviors.  

Responsibilities 

• Provide peer support services to participants at the Center for Family Success, in the community, in correctional facilities and at community partners sites. 
• Conduct wraparound case management services, including assessment, action planning, referral and resource navigation support, and use of basic needs assistance and incentives to support success.  
• Deliver transition and reentry support services, including reach-ins and support the day of release.  
• Teach, coach, and model positive parenting skills and other cognitive and social skills. Reinforce positive behaviors and progress. 
• Facilitate classes at TPN sites, in the community, in correctional facilities and at community partner sites using standardized curriculum and delivery model. Substitute in classes and facilitate support groups. Plan, review, and prepare materials for facilitation of classes. 
• Support parents’ successful engagement with groups and other services at the Center for Family Success and the Resilience & Recovery Project. Collaborate with and maintain communication with group facilitators/coaches, advocates, peers, and other staff working with parents to support their successful participation and completion of programming. 
• Work with parole and probation officers and/or DHS workers to ensure that participants are following through with their conditions of supervision and/or DHS conditions. 
• Implement proactive outreach strategies to identify, engage, and enroll participants.  
• Coordinate services with other providers, including child welfare, mental health, and other social services. Maintain communication with other providers, as necessary. 
• Assist parents with developing and maintaining positive relationships with family members and other support persons. 
• Transport participants, as necessary, in the community to appointments and/or services. 
• Assist with and support family engagement events. 
• Complete all required documentation and track participant attendance and participation. Complete thorough and timely case notes. 
• Attend staff meetings to engender a team environment and to support professional development of all staff. 
• Participate in all mandatory training, observations and coaching, and work towards ongoing professional development goals. Complete all curriculum training. 
• Act as a mandatory reporter of abuse, in compliance with Oregon law. 
• 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. 
• Two years of related experience.  
• Certification or eligibility to be certified as a Certified Recovery Mentor, Peer Support Specialist or Traditional Health Worker. 
• Released from prison/jail and completed all forms of community supervision no less than two years ago. 
• Must be in recovery from substance use dependence and have a minimum of 2 years recovery. 
• 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. 
• Basic level computer capabilities in use of databases, web-based environments, word processing, email, and spreadsheets. 
• Must pass a background check, employment verification, and drug screen (which does not include testing for marijuana). 

Valued Education and Experience:  

• Associate degree or higher.  
• Non-profit experience and/or experience with the criminal justice system and/or child welfare system. 
• Lived experience with the criminal justice system and/or child welfare system. 

OTHER INFORMATION

Working Conditions/Travel Requirements

This job operates within a 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.

Frequent travel is required in the community, to partner sites, and for meetings and training. Travel to TPN program sites across the state may be required periodically. 

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Typical days of work are Monday through Friday. Group Facilitation takes place in the evenings on rotation. Evening and weekend work is required.   

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. The hiring range for this position is $23.33 - $24.03 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