Support Staff

Sponsors Purpose:

Sponsors seeks to improve outcomes and opportunities for individuals with conviction histories and to assist individuals releasing from incarceration in their successful reintegration to our community. Sponsors is nationally recognized as a model utilizing best practice in reentry services.

Sponsors Values:

• Empowerment: We support each individual in making their own choices to lead their best life
• Dignity: We respect and believe in the goodness of every person
• Community: We are stronger when everyone is able to fully participate and contribute

Position Reporting:

This position reports to the Downtown Campus Manager.

Job Description:

Support Staff provide an important role in the transitions program by modeling positive behaviors and training other team members. Support Staff also assists the supervisor in overseeing projects such as periodic deep cleanings of participant areas assisting with clerical tasks and providing input on ways to improve team the absence of administrative staff Support Staff also processes EBT payments and assists participants with account concerns.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor common areas and individual housing units to ensure the safety security and cleanliness of the facility
• Provide support services to program participants as assigned
• Ensure the safety and security of the Transitional Housing Program throughout the overnight shift
• Intra-Agency collaboration and communication
• Transitions Department and Team Support

**This posting is for an overnight shift and may include weekends. This position is located at our Downtown Campus.**

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• May work nights/weekends and holidays depending on assigned shift
• Knowledge of general safety procedures
• Dependable and responsive to available on-call hours
• Preferred experience in a social advocacy role

Education and Experience:

• High school equivalency
• Minimum of 1 year as a Sponsors Support Staff (day shift) and be in good standing; -OR-
• 3 years experience providing direct support services in a social services agency.
• Candidates without Sponsors experience may substitute 1 year of direct support experience with certifications or higher education in addiction counseling human services or mental health field.

Work Environment:

• Shared common office desk or workstation and office equipment
• Multi-building campus with participant housing and common areas
• Occasionally working in refrigerated or freezer area to store and retrieve food items
• Shift assignment may require overnight facility oversight and participant interactions
• May encounter individuals experiencing distress

Physical Demands:

• Walking up and down stairs
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Walking and standing indoors and outdoors in changing climates
• Ability to carry up to 25 lbs. up and down stairs

We have two campuses differentiated primarily by male-identifying and female-identifying participants. Due to the sensitive nature of some position duties preference for gender alignment of staff with program participants may be considered when necessary. We will consider gender demographics only for the purpose of assignment to a campus and not any other form of discrimination according to law.

Post-conviction Supervision Status

Successful candidates for this position who are on parole or probation must have completed at least 1 year of supervision have no violations of parole or probation in the past 9 months and not be in a diversion program (e.g. SB416 Treatment Court DUII Diversion Restorative Justice).

The perks of being a Sponsors Team Member:

• Work with an amazing team of passionate talented and committed individuals.
• Be part of the Top 100 Non-Profit Organizations to work for in Oregon.
• Health vision and dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents. 100% of employee premiums are paid by Sponsors.
• Over 2 weeks of sick leave andvacation leave per year.
• 10 paid holidaysplus an additional floating holiday.
• 401(k) with Sponsors contributions as soon as 6 months. No matching required!
• Our organization qualifies for Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Regular pay increases Employee Assistance Program fun activities and more.

Candidates who are highly proficient in English and Spanish may be eligible for a 5% bilingual differential pay (certified by examination).

How to Apply:

Applications should be submitted online through our job opportunity webpage. Questions alternate application request or requests for accommodation should be sent to Sponsors Human Resources Director at

Applications received by November 23rd 2025 will receive first consideration. This position will be posted until filled.

Sponsors is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive equitable and multicultural work environment. We are stronger and more effective because of the diverse life experiences of our staff. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin. Individuals with conviction histories are encouraged to apply.