Job Description

Union Gospel Mission Position Description

POSITION TITLE:

Children's Activity Center Assistant

REPORTS TO:

Women and Children's Ministry Director

SUPERVISES:

N/A

LOCATION:

18555 NW Rock Creek Blvd., Portland, OR 97229

STATUS:

Part-time

WAGE:

$17 per hour, 20 hours a week (max 30), no benefits

OVERALL POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Assist with educational care for high needs children ages 6 months - 18 years of age.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS:

Provide trauma-informed care that is safe, healthy, and nurturing for children

Actively engage with children and guide them in appropriate educational programing

Empower children to be confident and independent in their works and activities

Keep to a daily and weekly schedule

Practice consistent and proactive communication with staff

Maintain the confidentiality of all clients and records

Help maintain a positive, pleasant, and Christian atmosphere at WLC

Assist with any other job-related duties as assigned by the Women and Children's Director.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Agreement with the purposes of UGM/WLC programs and the grace-based team approach to ministry

Concerned, caring heart for needy families and a willingness to confront behavior consistently and respectfully

Ability to work in cooperation with the other UGM/WLC volunteers and staff

Committed Christ follower. Agree with UGM's statement of faith and values of the organization.

Ability to behave calmly in stressful situations

High School diploma or GED

At least six months' experience working with children

Familiarity with Montessori learning style is preferred, not required

Effective problem-solving skills

Good time management and organization skills

A nurturing spirit when interacting with children, parents, and staff

Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment for children

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

A criminal history and background check are required and must be successfully completed

Able to stand/ bend/ be active for up to 4 hours a day

Ability to walk up and down steps

QUALIFICATIONS:

Character:

Strong commitment to the vision and values of Union Gospel Mission, have a passion for the gospel, and a desire to serve the homeless, broken, and addicted. Must be a follower of Jesus Christ and actively involved in a local Christian church. Must adhere to UGM's statement of faith and standards of conduct.

As a faith-based non-profit, UGM seeks individuals who align with our understanding of biblical and moral teaching as expressed in the UGM Statement of Faith:

We believe:

The Bible is the Word of God

There is one God, eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Jesus Christ was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross, rose from the dead, and will come again in power and glory

People are saved by grace through faith in Jesus, and that faith is expressed by confession and repentance

The Holy Spirit empowers believers to know and worship God

Please send your resume to Shannon Davidson at shannond@ugmportland.org.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person