Children's Center Assistant

OVERVIEW

Portland Rescue Mission is seeking anChildrens Center Assistant. This gifted servant will have a warm and friendly disposition a natural talent for connecting with kids and an energetic spirit that supports trust growth and learning for all.

Are you ready to transform and be transformed as you serve support and care for children to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction one family at a time If so we invite you to thoughtfully consider this unique opportunity.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

• How to apply:We ask all applicants to apply through the Portland Rescue Mission online application form found on our careers page: Hourly Non-exempt
• Hours:Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:45pm occasional nights and weekends as needed
• Pay: $17.00- $18.19 per hour
• Location:Shepherds Door (13207 NE Halsey St. Portland OR)
  • Virtual Tour: PLACE

    Shepherds Door Portland Rescue Missions women and childrens facility is set in a retreat-like setting located in East Portland designed specifically to support the transformation and growth of women and women with children impacted by homelessness and addiction. This 42000 square foot facility has the capacity to serve 42 adults and 25 children. The Childrens Center cares for children (birth-age 12) of mothers in Portland Rescue Missions year-long New Life program.

    THE POSITION

    The Childrens Center Assistant will support the Childrens Center teachers in creating a Christ-centered school-like environment for up to 25 children (birth-age 12) while increasing social language and motor skills that may be delayed due to environmental factors. Utilizing trauma-informed classroom principles this role will work with mothers children volunteers and community resources to assist children in the development of educational emotional and spiritual growth. Emphasis is placed on building self-esteem strengthening social skills and experiencing healthy relationships with a goal of building connection and trust.

    THE ESSENTIALS

    • Program participants with children living at Shepherds Door will know their children are well loved and cared for while they remain fully engaged in their program
    • Lead Teachers will be supported in focusing on the children and curriculum delivery knowing other areas of classroom needs are being met by the assistant
    • Childrens basic needs will be consistently met including diapering feeding playing and engaging in classroom activities that develop trust and healing
    • Portland Rescue Mission staff and volunteers will feel supported needed and honored in a classroom that is run on teamwork
    • Teach and model Christ-centered parenting to mothers some who may have had traumatic pasts or have experienced homelessness
    • Clearly and appropriately share the Gospel with women and children through Bible lessons worship and answering questions
    • Invite women and children into a relationship with Jesus Christ and disciple them in a growing spiritual life
    • Create a healthy atmosphere by teaching a playful joyful and Christlike lifestyle for families living at Shepherds Door
    • Maintain a well-organized clean colorful and joyful classroom and playground environment
    • Accept responsibility for other areas in the Childrens Center

    BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS

    • A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a testimony of continued growth in faith
    • Adheres to Portland Rescue Missions Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics
    • A personal ethos and work ethic that reflects Portland Rescue Missions ministry culture Highly Relational Christ-Centered Joyful Servant
    • Desire to serve God in the ministry to hurting women and children
    • A pleasant gentle grace filled manner toward others
    • Strong team player
    • Prompt and thorough in job performance self-starter
    • Creative and logical problem solving able to learn quickly
    • Experience in Mac and Microsoft Windows software
    • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. sit on and rise up from the floor and quickly physically engage with children unassisted
    • Valid drivers license and ability to drive large vans for field trips

    EQUIPMENT USED

    • Telephone fax and voicemail
    • Computer
    • Copier and related office equipment

    
    

    MISSION AND DISTINCTIVES
    

    OUR MISSION
    

    To demonstrate the compassion of Christ

    OUR UNIQUE APPROACH

    From the first sandwich that was shared in 1949 to todays fully integrated emergency recovery and training services Portland Rescue Mission is a highly relational ministry. The Mission builds supportive and caring communities meets people at their point of need equips them and provides a path -depth partnership with churches and volunteers multiple tiers of services and a focus on growing Christian disciples is fundamental to Portland Rescue Missions success.