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Hours/weekly: Monday-Friday, 40 hours weekly
Supervised by: Program Site Coordinator
Locations: Creswell (multiple positions)
Wage: $19-$22 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: Creswell
Wage: $16-$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