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 Oregon’s 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 3,000 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)
14 paid days of significance each year + extended holiday days of significance with a week off at the end of the year
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 https://www.thepathfindernetwork.org/about/.
HIRING PRACTICES
We admit that there is no such thing as the perfect candidate. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t 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 [email protected] 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.
TPN is offering a $250 referral bonus for community members who refer a new employee to one of our open positions!
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.
As the Training and Development Specialist, you play an essential role in the learning and professional development of the organization and staff. You are responsible for helping ensure TPN programs are fully supported to consistently deliver high quality prevention and intervention services across all TPN settings. You assist in training, continuous quality improvement practices, and implementation of best practices across the state in order to promote innovation, effective practice, and fidelity to agency curricula and programming. You provide support in various forms to agency staff and are responsible for developing learning opportunities to enhance existing skills and provide ongoing development.
Responsibilities
Staff Support (55% of your time)
Work with staff to identify development goals and plans to complete goals
Provide regular and periodic on-site support to staff
Complete monthly support calls to staff and be available to answer question and support requests
Work with program managers and leads to onboard new staff
Coordinate and provide administrative support to training team. Create, review and revise documents
Conduct in-class observations of direct service staff in all TPN programs
Provide written feedback and coaching to ensure direct service staff continuous quality improvement
Training and Program Delivery (40% of your time)
Lead and assist with the implementation of agency training plan, serving all levels of the organization. Partner with agency leadership to map, design, and implement training goals and objectives
Assist with and lead agency training. Develop, review, and revise training curriculum materials
Participate in train-the-trainer courses and participate in all agency curriculum and programming training
Facilitate agency curriculum and cover program delivery when needed
Oversee and ensure fidelity of all agency curricula and programming
Track, collect, maintain, analyze, and present training and fidelity data
Use technology to enhance and innovate training efforts
Assist with program development, implementation, and sustainability efforts
Partner in the assessment, revision, and development of organizational training related policy and procedure
Stay current on policy, research, and best practices, including reading journals, published research, and articles
Assist with program evaluations and agency reporting as needed
Other duties as assigned
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 TPN’s 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.
Requirements
Experience and skills we are interested in:
Bachelor’s Degree in related field, preferred
Experience facilitating cognitive behavioral groups or other relevant groups
Experience delivering training and providing training support to staff
Intermediate level computer capabilities in use of databases, web-based environments, word processing, email, and spreadsheets.
Experience working within a social service delivery, corrections or nonprofit setting preferred
Experience developing training
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 TPN's 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).
Referral bonuses are payable after 60 days of employment to new employees in good standing. New candidates should specify in the job application who they were referred by, and the community member will also complete this form.
OTHER INFORMATION
Working Conditions/Travel Requirements
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.
This is largely a sedentary role; however, substantial walking while working at correctional institutions is possible as many correctional campuses are over 100 acres. There will also be a need to present training material in front of a group, which may be done standing or sitting (if needed). This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
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.
This is a highly mobile position. Substantial statewide travel (50% or more) is required for trainings and/or meetings, which could take place at the Administrative Office, the Center for Family Success, or inside a Correctional Facility.
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. TPN’s 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.
For more information on our total compensation and benefits, visit The Pathfinder Network Work With Us
To apply, visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2553624/The-Pathfinder-Network/Training-and-Development-Specialist