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WHO WE ARE

Since 1993 The Pathfinder Network (TPN) has been providing justice-system impacted individuals and their families the tools and support they need to be safe and thrive in our communities. We serve individuals experiencing incarceration those reentering the community those on forms of community supervision their families and their children within 9 of Oregons 11 corrections facilities and in the community in Multnomah Jackson Marion and Clackamas Counties. We develop and deliver a comprehensive scope of evidence-based trauma- gender- and culturally-responsive cognitive behavioral-based programs including our proprietary evidence-based curriculum Parenting Inside Out which is the highest-rated parenting skills curriculum for parents involved with the criminal justice system. Our community programs feature holistic wraparound individual and group support and services. We serve an average of 3000 people a year agency-wide.

We show up for our employees by providing support and resources in six key areas that make up our total package and we always strive to expand on what we offer: compensation development wellness benefits recognition and service. This includes:

• Generous paid time off (12 accrued vacation days 12 accrued sick days during your first year of employment mental wellness hours)
• 17 paid days of significance each year
• Extended holiday days of significance with a week off at the end of the year and 3 4-day weekends
• Paid 30-minute lunch breaks
• Employer-paid employee-only medical vision and dental coverage starting first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Assistance Program and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account
• 401k retirement plan with 3% employer match fully vested immediately
• Employer-paid short-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment
• Employment with TPN may mean you are eligible for Public Service Student Loan forgiveness
• Employee recognition program staff appreciation awards and swag store
• Bilingual pay differential for eligible positions
• Shared Leadership model and opportunities to contribute to agency success and growth
• Development opportunities and trainings

We are intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envision a community of staff partners volunteers and donors who are deeply committed to equitable just and anti-racist practices in every facet of our organization. We engage in continual learning and seek ways to operationalize equitable and inclusive practices. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world identify challenges and to discover design and deliver solutions.

At TPN we envision communities that welcome all people provide second chances and create pathways to change. We believe all people have the capacity to change. We honor the dignity and worth of every individual engage our clients and employees with compassion and bring excellence to all we do. To learn more go to The Pathfinder Network About Us.

HIRING PRACTICES

We admit that there is no such thing as the perfect candidate. Dont be discouraged if you dont meet each and every position requirement instead use your application to let us know what excites you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would like to bring to TPN!

If reasonable accommodation or an alternative form of this application are needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact our Director of People and Culture at or 503.892.5396.

TPN hires a workforce representative of the communities we serve understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.

In practice this means we do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information sexual orientation gender identity status as a parent marital status or political affiliation. We also take seriously the idea that our work benefits from a genuine commitment to diversity by considering applications from individuals representing all kinds of backgrounds.

WHAT YOU WILL BE COUNTED ON TO DO

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.

Your work is essential in supporting the mission of The Pathfinder Network and the Oregon Department of Corrections. You will facilitate participants understanding of the program materials and development of pro-social skills and behavior; encourage and evaluate participant progress; and role model appropriate thinking choices and behavior. Your time management skills excellent communication ability to work well under high-stress emotional experiences high level of empathy and ability to keep strong boundaries will enable you to excel in this position. You will adhere to a high standard of integrity in order to follow security procedures and daily operations and maintain confidentiality of information received that will affect the safety and security of the institution adults in custody and staff.

Class Facilitation (60% of your time)

• Serve as content champion in cognitive behavioral and Parenting Inside Out programming and receive training and ongoing coaching on trauma-informed practice and delivery.
• Plan review and prepare materials and classroom for facilitation of classes.
• Facilitate classes and ensure program fidelity by using a standardized curriculum and delivery model.
• Substitute in classes and facilitate support groups as needed.

Administration (35% of your time)

• Provide evaluations of participants progress and behaviors to agency and correctional staff as directed.
• Complete and process documents paperwork and reports as required by ODOC and The Pathfinder Network.
• Provide timely and thorough communication with institution staff and other Pathfinder Network staff and managers.
• Communicate and work with the Pathfinder Network Training team for professional development to ensure continuous growth and improvement.

Participation in Shared Leadership (5% of your time)

• Be a champion in the shaping and sustaining of a diverse equitable inclusive and just workplace with a focus towards creating racial equity.
• Participate on cross-departmental teams or committees regarding organizational policies processes and work environment
• Participate in Temporary Teams Equity Team Employee Resource Groups and other teams
• Contribute individualized skills knowledge experience and expertise to help the agency reach its mission

WHO YOU WILL BE COUNTED ON TO BE

Required Cultural Values: Staff are expected to embody certain cultural values to support TPNs mission: communicate effectively value one another show respect demonstrate accountability display a high level of self-awareness participate in shared leadership and continuous growth and learning live values of diversity equity inclusion justice and belonging and engage in personal work to further DEIJB values and impact.

Commitment to Racial Justice. Staff are expected to interact effectively across racially diverse teams partners and experiences apply a racial equity lens in their work and commit to the ongoing work required to move TPN toward a more diverse equitable and inclusive and just organization.

Experience and skills we are interested in:

• Associates Degree
• One year of related experience
• Group facilitation skills
• Non-profit experience and/or experience working in the criminal justice system
• Experience teaching adult learners
• Intermediate level computer capabilities in use of databases web-based environments word processing email and spreadsheets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present and work with diverse audiences specifically racial ethnic gender expression socioeconomic education spiritual and other cultural backgrounds.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to gain access to Correctional Facilities. As a requirement of TPNs contract with the Oregon Department of Corrections all TPN employees who work inside DOC are required to meet DOC criteria for institution access. The following charges disqualify individuals from institution access: Misdemeanor conviction within the past 3 years or any felony conviction.
• Must pass a criminal history background check (a criminal record is not automatically disqualifying) employment verification and drug screen (which does not include testing for marijuana).

OTHER INFORMATION

Working Conditions/Travel Requirements

As a Facilitator/Coach you will be working in a secured detention or correctional setting. You are responsible for adhering to all of the rules and protocols of the assigned correctional institution or facility. You will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. This job requires long periods of standing while facilitating groups. Substantial walking is possible as many correctional campuses are large.

The Pathfinder Network follows public health guidance for any public health emergencies and will remain in compliance with any vaccination or isolation requirements from partner agencies.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Travel may be required between TPN work locations across the State of Oregon which may require an overnight stay.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation and Benefits: This is a non-exempt full-time position. TPNs regular workweek is 40 hours. The hiring range for this position is $23.33 - $24.03 per hour DOE. Pay offers are determined in conjunction with an internal pay equity assessment.