Outreach Assistant

Job Description

Hours per week 40 hours/week (1.0 FTE)
Supervised by Outreach Program Supervisor
Location Eugene, Oregon and Springfield, Oregon
Starting wage range $23.00 – $24.50, depending on qualifications
Bonus $1,000 for Step 9 or above in the ORO system

Overview

Relief Nursery provides comprehensive family support services that are easily accessible to families
who are raising children birth through five years of age and who are experiencing high levels of stress.
We provide early intervention that centers on building successful and resilient children and
strengthening parents. Our staff work as a team to provide a unique array of support, from therapeutic
classrooms and outreach programs, to parenting education, substance use disorder recovery support
and more.

We are currently hiring for an Outreach Assistant to help support our Outreach program. The Outreach
Assistant coordinates and provides respite care for the families of Relief Nursery programs using a
therapeutic approach that focuses on awareness of emotions and positive social interactions.

Responsibilities

Respite Care Classroom
1. Create and maintain a therapeutic, developmentally appropriate early child classroom

environment for children 6 years and younger that supports all areas of children’s development
and meets all relevant therapeutic and certification standards

2. Provide therapeutic respite for Relief Nursery families including interacting and supervising
children, planning curriculum, toileting and diaper changing, serving meals, and clean up upon
departure

3. Follow Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) guidelines for ratios when
scheduling children for respite sessions

4. Ensure that all required documentation and paperwork is completed, shared with appropriate
individuals and stored according to Relief Nursery policy and professional standards

5. Adhere to all staff policies regarding confidentiality of families and children receiving Relief
Nursery services

6. Debrief with supervisor once a month or as needed
7. Perform additional duties on request and as needed.

Coordination and Transportation

1. Coordinate all aspects of respite care for families, including preparing and completing all
paperwork needed and classroom set up and clean up

2. Update respite files with current family addresses, release information, and current
transportation routes. Ensure that all drivers have current data

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3. Relay any pertinent information about children to other drivers and/or Outreach Specialist
4. Complete Relief Nursery bus and van training. Occasional driving of buses or vans will be

required to transport children to and from Relief Nursery in the absence or lack of
availability of the regular driver

5. Complete Relief Nursery car seat training and have an understanding and knowledge of car
seats to ensure safe transportation of children.

6. Inform Transportation Coordinator as needed in regards to maintenance of the buses
7. Assist with other the transportation duties as needed

Other

1. Assist Outreach workers with filing and paperwork as needed
2. Assist with developmental screenings during respite care
3. Provide in home respite during Outreach Specialist’s home visits as appropriate
4. Complete all required documentation and paperwork in accordance with Relief Nursery,

Child Care Division and other relevant standards and requirements
5. Participate in no less than 24 hours of approved training per year and maintain current

training certification as required
6. Participate in supervision sessions with supervisor no less than one time per month and

more often as needed in order to discuss cases, reviews files and ensure the achievement of
appropriate therapeutic child experiences, family support and child-safety monitoring and
all appropriate documentation

7. Complete front desk training and fill at the front desk on an occasional basis
8. Participate as a team member in all staff meetings, site meetings, collaborative groups,

special projects including but not limited to Relief Nursery projects, special family events
and other opportunities

9. Act in accordance with responsibilities and protocols set forth in Oregon Child Abuse
Reporting laws and Relief Nursery policy

10. Perform other relevant duties as assigned, including Food for Lane County (FFLC), diaper
bank, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

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. Qualifications include:
a. 20 credits ( semester system) or 30 credits ( quarter system) of training at a college or

university in child development or early childhood education, or

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b. a one year state or nationally recognized credential related to childcare, or
c. 750 hours of qualifying teaching experience in a Certified Child Care Center or 1500

hours of qualifying teaching experience in a Registered Family or Certified Family child
care, or

d. 10 credits (semester system) or 15 credits (quarter system) of training at a college or
university in child development or early childhood education AND at least six months of
qualifying teaching experience, or

e. documentation of attaining at least step 6 in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO), or
f. willingness and ability to meet these qualifications within one year from date of hire

2. Demonstrated ability to work as a team member, understand developmentally appropriate
early childhood practices, and child guidance techniques consistent with a therapeutic
approach

3. Skills in problem solving and developing creative approaches; ability to adapt and function in
situations as they arise, including crisis situations

4. Ability to work tactfully, professionally and non-judgmentally with parents, children, and staff
of diverse backgrounds

5. Knowledge of community resources, child development, parent-child relationships, parenting
models and intervention techniques with families.

6. Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form
7. Ability to use or learn to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other basic computer

programs
8. Dependability and flexibility
9. Strong organizational skills
10. Current valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record/insurance coverage
11. Current Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Food Handler’s cards
12. Good physical stamina with the ability to lift and carry children, sit in child size chairs and on

the floor, bend, and kneel; physical ability to lift and carry at least 20 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications refer to job-related education or training, experience, skills, etc. that are
beneficial to the position and Relief Nursery, but not a requirement for the position.

1. Bilingual in English and Spanish
2. At least 1 year paid employment in an early learning classroom and/or supporting families

through home visiting
3. Experience supporting children and families experiencing poverty, stress, and other barriers
4. Oregon Step Registry Level 6 or higher; or 2 year degree in early Childhood Education, Human

Services, or a related field; or equivalent experience

Annual Benefits for Employees

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Relief Nursery employees working 30 or more hours per week enjoy a generous benefits package as
well as of being a part of an organization that makes the world a safer and better place.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage (very low employee cost)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Up to 64 hours of paid sick leave per year, up to 128 hours of accumulated sick leave
• 5 weeks of paid vacation leave per year (coincides with the school district winter break, school

Interested applicants, please email resume and cover letter to:

Jessie Hernandez, Site Supervisor

jessiehe@reliefnursery.org

Pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, DMV check, and proof of auto insurance
required. Position will remain open until filled.

Relief Nursery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace

A Day in the Life of a RN Teacher

8:30 to 9:00 am Meet your teaching partner in the classroom for curriculum planning and

classroom set up. Prepare at least three (3) activity centers in an
appealing way so the children clearly see what their choices are. Make it
irresistible! Check email or work on documentation as time allows.

9:00 to 9:15 am Supervisor or mentor will check in to make sure your classroom is ready

and share any updates. Greet your volunteers as they arrive and
communicate any important info about the day. Prepare to receive
families and children – one teacher should be the classroom greeter and
the other should walk in children from the buses.

9:15 am Classes begin!

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12:00 to 12:15 pm Time to start the going home routine for your classroom.

12:15 pm Classes end. Greet families as they pick up their children and walk bus

riders to the bus.

12:30 to 1:00 pm Daily debriefing, classroom and playground clean up.

1:00 to 1:30 pm 30 minute paid lunch break.

1:30 pm to end of day Check email, make phone calls, work on documentation, complete home

visits, attend mandatory meetings and trainings, and other tasks as
needed. Daily end time varies dependent on program needs.