Job Description

The Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation.

At Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs. We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination.

We currently seek a part-time Family Ties Parenting Facilitator. The Family Ties Parenting Facilitator will conduct 13-week session parenting cycles to mothers at Albion Correctional Facility. The sessions will be conducted weekly as permitted by the facility. The Family Ties Parenting Facilitator will also provide monthly support groups for parents incarcerated at Albion Correctional Facility. The candidate hired into this role will be expected to work 7 hours a week for each 13-week session. This position reports on site at the Albion Correctional Facility.

This position is part-time and temporary, running from the Winter through the spring, with an anticipated end date of April 30, 2027, with a possibility of extension depending on program needs.

This position requires clearance by the New York State Department of Correction and Community Supervision (DOCCS). Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain Department of Correction and Community Supervision (DOCCS) clearance to work in facilities operated by the Department of Correction and Community Supervision (DOCCS).

Salary Range: $36.00 - $37.00 hourly

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Conduct weekly parenting classes to strengthen participants adaptive coping parental skills and reentry preparation as it pertains to family
• Support developmental integrity by exploring alternative solutions to problems and increasing participants decision making capacities
• Create lesson plans, group notes, supervision notes and weekly attendance reports for parenting class and support groups
• Perform intakes for incarcerated parents at Albion Correctional Facility
• Facilitate support groups for incarcerated parents who are graduates of past parenting classes and enrolled in video visiting
• Provide specific parental interventions to assist participants in improving their parenting skills and to enhance relationships with their children and/or caregiver
• Communicate with Osborne Family Ties staff weekly via email or phone to ensure all required program documentation are complete
• Promote and integrate tele-visiting services into the parenting program and ensure open communication with tele-visiting staff as needed
• Plan and facilitate the graduation program that takes place at the end of each cycle as part of the family visit
• Prepare participants for their upcoming family visit
• Identify program needs and implement changes as needed in collaboration with the Deputy Director
• Ensure accurate documentation of all participant interactions via the Information Management Automated system (ECM)
• Attend assigned training
• In-person attendance is required to collaborate with co-workers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social work, Psychology or related field with two years experience in case management supporting participants in a social service agency ; in lieu of a degree, High school diploma or equivalent with two additional years of case management experience in a social service agency and knowledge of working with families

Key Competencies:

• Ability to travel locally to NYS Albion Correctional Facility and work evenings and weekends as needed
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to provide strong attention to detail
• Ability to analyze and interpret data independently
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
• Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization and build strong relationships

Benefits of Working at Osborne

Participation in 403(b) and New York State Paid Sick Leave Pay for part-time employment. Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans. Opportunity for job advancement and promotions.

The Osborne Association is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, unemployment status, or any other protected category. The Osborne Association takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Thank you for your interest in the Osborne Association. Be sure to include a cover letter with your application. No phone calls please. We wish we could personally respond to each application. However, we are unable to do so due to the volume of interest received.

** Salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.