Job Type
Part-time
Description
The Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system.
Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive.
We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation.
At Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs.
We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments, and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination.
Family Works has established Family Centers within the visiting rooms of prisons with the objective of facilitating increased interaction between incarcerated fathers and their children.
These centers offer families valuable guidance and support while providing a secure environment for children to engage in play, learning, and quality time with their fathers.
The ultimate aim is to strengthen familial bonds and enhance the overall quality of visits.
We seek part-time Family Center Staff Workers to join our team.
The Family Center staff assumes responsibility for overseeing and assisting the subsequent daily management of the Family Center premises.
Family Center Staff help families and their children during visits to family centers.
Osborne has part-time vacancies in the following correctional facilities: Sing-Sing and Fishkill.
Salary: $18.00 hourly
Requirements
Essential Duties: Opening prep for the Family Center to make sure that the area is ready for visiting children Supervise and assist with the closing and daily clean up of the Family Center area at the end of facility visiting hours Ability to assist in the documentation, including but not limited to sign-in sheets Welcome to all visitors to the Family Centers Maintain the center as a learning/fun environment that is accessible to visiting children and their family members Upkeep a safe and clean environment Maintain and submit accurate, thorough, and timely data Family Center information on a monthly basis Report observed behavioral, health, or developmental changes in children to the Program Coordinator Understand the importance of building, maintaining, and rebuilding family relationships for families that are impacted by incarceration Assist in tracking and updating the inventory supply list for the Family Centers Program Coordinator Promote interactive play among family members by extending invitations for their participation In-person attendance is required to collaborate with co-workers Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency Minimum of one year's experience working in a family services Key Competencies: Must be dependable and professional Have willingness to utilize creative skills for arts/crafts Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong problem-solving skills Enjoy working with children Ability to interact with a multicultural population is essential Must be able to adapt to change as the program dictates Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Benefits of Working at Osborne
Participation in 403(b) and New York State Paid Sick Leave Pay for part-time employment.
Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans.
Opportunity for job advancement and promotions.
The Osborne Association is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, unemployment status, or any other protected category.
The Osborne Association takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Thank you for your interest in the Osborne Association.
Be sure to include a cover letter with your application.
No phone calls please.
We wish we could personally respond to each application.
However, we are unable to do so due to the volume of interest received.
** Salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.
Salary Description
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