NW Employment Solutions is parntered with a community based program that is actively seeking a Family Resource and Youth Program Assistant.

This position is responsible for assisting the manager and other program staff in the development and facilitation of culturally specific early childhood programs, youth programs, family resource coordination, family engagement, parenting education, and community eventsin the rural areas of Sandy, OR. Flexible hours, some evenings, and weekends.

Job Duties:

• Model constructive participation in all activities, use positive disciple techniques.
• Ensure the safety of all children, manage children’s behavior and act as a role model
• and mentor as needed.
• Keeps appropriate records.
• Maintains records and documentation and monthly/quarterly reports.
• Assists in the planning and coordinates family engagement activities, parent
• education and parent involvement activities with Program managers.
• Provide resources, direct services, and referrals to families in need of assistance.
• Participates in EC Committee and other development committees as needed.
• Attend partner and county meetings as needed.
• Attend staff trainings and team building activities.
• Data entry into Apricot Database

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• High School Diploma and basic first aid or higher.
• Bilingual- English/Spanish
• Food handlers’ card or ability to get within 30 days of hiring.
• Pass background check and register in the Central Registry for fingerprints.
• Experience working in early childhood, human services, social services, adult education,
• &/or related fields; or a combination of experience and schooling.
• Knowledge of local, county, and state resources, or ability to learn.
• Ability to assist Spanish speaking children and families to help them navigate needed
• services and to advocate for them in school settings.
• Provide Coaching and skill building to rural area clients and English Language learners
• to empower, educate, and inspire, helping families to be successful.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to develop working relationships with school administration and staff and other
• outside agencies and resources.
• Ability to exercise discretion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Computer skills in Excel, Word, Google Suites, social media, and data entry

***TO APPLY TODAY, CALL OR TEXT "FAMILY" TO LILI AT 503-899-2598***

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Sandy, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person