NARA Northwest has been serving Native Americans/Alaska Natives for over 30 years. We make a difference in the Portland Community. NARA uses traditional concepts in a holistic approach while employing modern therapy practices. We are "Mission Driven, Spirt Lead". We are currently looking for talented individuals to enhance our team.

Why work for NARA Northwest? The culture. The Mental Health Team. Our Benefits which includes 15 paid holidays a year plus medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid sick leave and vacation to name a few. We are a growing agency with an excellent reputation!

The employee in this position is responsible for providing care and supervision for children whose parents are participating in NARA’s services at the Adult Outpatient Treatment Center in the Goose Hollow neighborhood of SW Portland.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

· Provide education and recreational activities for children.

· Notify counselor of children’s progress or problems regarding childcare.

· Keep daily log of pertinent events in childcare.

· Know and practice child safety policies and procedures in manual.

· Attend staff meetings as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Two years experience in field of childcare relevant to duties and responsibilities noted above.

· Ability to lift minimum of 50 lbs.

· Reliable transportation

· Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.

· Work collaboratively with clients, other NARA staff, team members, and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times.

· Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

Our agency follows federal guidelines for Controlled Substances in accordance (Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, part 731 (5 C.F.R. part 731). All employees are required to pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug test.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. All employees must agree to model sobriety, both on and off the job, including no alcohol drinking, no illicit drug use, no marijuana use, and no prescription drug abuse behavior. If in recovery, must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that will be able to model sobriety.

EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disabled/Race/Ethnicity/Gender/Age. Within scope of Indian Preference, all candidates receive equal consideration. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance w/the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section 472 &473).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, OR 97231: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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