Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Insights – HAP – Portland, OR
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
Bachelor Degree Preferred
Salary Range
$23.32 – $27.08 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Description
SCHEDULE: Part-time 24 hour per week position. Schedule TBD but will be between Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; plus additional hours for staff meetings and supervision. However, this schedule may be adjusted according to the needs of the program.
WAGE/BENEFITS: $23.32 – $27.08 per hour depending on experience. Janus offers an excellent benefits program including medical, dental, life & long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and 401(k). Janus offers 8 paid holidays, 52 hours of sick time, and Paid Time Off that accrues as hours are worked with a maximum annual accrual of 80 hours in the first year. Voluntary optional coverages are also available.
Applications for all positions may be forwarded to appropriate similar positions within Janus Youth Programs. Positions may vary by location, pay structure, union, and supervisory staff.
Qualifications
The HomeSafe Program Supervisor is responsible for administration and compliance with Insights’ HomeSafe Program requirements including home visiting services and data collection. This position supervises direct-service staff working in the HomeSafe Program. The HomeSafe Program Supervisor coordinates aspects of intake, eligibility, exit, follow up and monitoring program outcome goals in collaboration with the Insights’ Housing Program Manager. The HomeSafe Supervisor meets regularly with home visiting staff and closely monitors the work performed in the HomeSafe program.
QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is qualifying.
- Bachelor’s degree in a social science or closely related field preferred.
- Experience demonstrating understanding of child and adolescent development.
- Experience providing staff supervision preferred.
- Experience working successfully with a diverse client population required.
- Experience or formal education in area of early childhood education and/or development and/or experience working with teen parents is preferred.
REQUIRED ABILITIES:
- Must value working in a multicultural/diverse work environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a broad variety of individuals, including clients, staff, community partners, and funders.
- Ability to speak and present information in both individual, small-group and large-group settings and to represent the program in community settings.
- Ability to accurately read, write, record, interpret, track and maintain information.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage time efficiently.
- Proficiency with standard office computer applications including email, MS Word and Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to work effectively in a leadership role within a team-dependent environment and a willingness to receive and act upon feedback.
- Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries in working with others and in handling confidential information.
- Ability to exercise tact, discretion and judgment in working with a variety of people.
- Ability to effectively de-escalate potentially violent and/or chaotic situations.
- Ability to consistently attend and be punctual for scheduled work commitments and meetings and be in a condition suitable for performing the functions of the position.
- Manual/physical dexterity allowing for performance of routine office functions such as writing, copying, filing, computer use, phone use, faxing, etc.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs on an occasional basis.
- Ability to climb and descend at least two flights of stairs in conjunction with home visits/home visit shadows.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Driving is required; a personal vehicle for travel and/or transport clients required. All employees who drive for work purposes must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for state of residency, have a driving record that permits coverage under the corporate auto liability policy, and complete the agency’s driving approval process before driving for work. If driving a personal vehicle for work purposes drivers must also have personal auto liability coverage ($100,000/$300,000 levels strongly recommended). Employees are not to drive for work purposes until they have received written authorization to do so. All employees driving for work purposes, regardless of whether driving a personal or agency vehicle, must complete the agency’s driving approval process before they drive for work and must maintain a driving record that allows for ongoing approval for the duration of employment.
- Bloodborne Pathogens training is required on the first day of employment and annually thereafter.
- Mandatory Abuse Report training is required on the first day of employment and annually thereafter.
- Must pass criminal history clearance.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May involve exposure to communicable diseases, including a variety of illnesses and infections such as the common cold, TB, Hepatitis, flu, meningitis, and HIV.
- May involve exposure to upset, angry, severely traumatized or emotionally disturbed children, adolescents and families.
- May involve time in excess of routine schedule and/or overtime, including evening/overnight, and/or weekend hours, and/or holidays.
- May require working and providing services at locations other than program site (i.e., restaurant, café’, clients’ apartments, etc.,) and may, therefore, be exposed to environments not under agency control (i.e., second-hand smoke, varying hygiene practices, etc.).
This position description is intended to give the reader a general idea of the overall purpose and the main activities and responsibilities that are intrinsic to this position. While this description is intended to be representative, it is not intended to be limiting.
Learn more about Janus Youth Programs at www.janusyouth.org!