Facilitator/Coach

About Us

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 since 1993. 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, 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, serving an average of 3,000 people a year agency-wide.

We are intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture, envisioning a community of staff, partners, volunteers, and donors 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, believing every team member enriches our diversity and helps us understand and engage with the world.

Responsibilities

• Class Facilitation (60% of your time)
  • Serve as content champion in cognitive behavioral and Parenting Inside Out programming; receive training and ongoing coaching on trauma-informed practice and delivery.
  • Plan, review, and prepare materials and classroom for facilitation of classes.
  • Facilitate classes ensuring program fidelity using a standardized curriculum and delivery model.
  • Substitute in classes and facilitate support groups as needed.
• Administration (35% of your time)
  • Provide evaluations of participants' progress and behaviors to agency and correctional staff as directed.
  • Complete and process documents, paperwork, and reports required by the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) and TPN.
  • Provide timely and thorough communication with institution staff and other TPN staff and managers.
  • Work with the TPN Training team for professional development to ensure continuous growth and improvement.
• Participation in Shared Leadership (5% of your time)
  • Champion the shaping and sustaining of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and just workplace, focusing on creating racial equity.
  • Participate on cross-departmental teams or committees regarding organizational policies, processes, and work environment.
  • Contribute to Temporary Teams, Equity Team, Employee Resource Groups, and other teams.
  • Apply individualized skills, knowledge, experience, and expertise to help the agency reach its mission.

You will facilitate participants’ understanding of program materials and development of pro-social skills and behavior, encourage and evaluate participant progress, and role model appropriate thinking, choices, and behavior. Strong time management, communication, empathy, and boundary-setting skills are essential. You will adhere to high standards of integrity, follow security procedures, and maintain confidentiality affecting the safety and security of the institution, adults in custody, and staff.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree.
• One year of related experience.
• Group facilitation skills.
• Non-profit experience and/or experience working in the criminal justice system.
• Experience teaching adult learners.
• Intermediate-level computer capabilities in databases, web-based environments, word processing, email, and spreadsheets.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to gain access to correctional facilities.
• Must meet ODOC criteria for institution access: no 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 (excluding marijuana).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a motor vehicle during work hours covered by adequate car insurance.
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check meeting the organization’s underwriting criteria.

Cultural Values: Staff are expected to embody values supporting TPN’s mission, including effective communication, mutual respect, accountability, self-awareness, shared leadership, continuous growth, and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging (DEIJB).

Commitment to Racial Justice: Staff must interact effectively across racially diverse teams and experiences, apply a racial equity lens in their work, and commit to ongoing efforts to advance TPN toward a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and just organization.

Working Conditions

• Work primarily in secured detention or correctional settings, adhering to all institution rules and protocols.
• Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• Long periods of standing while facilitating groups; substantial walking possible on large correctional campuses.
• Position is primarily remote during the first month due to badging processes; escorted visits to institutions may occur as needed.
• Full-time, non-exempt position. Typical workdays are Monday through Friday, but evening and weekend work may be required as needed.
• Travel may be required between TPN work locations across Oregon, potentially including overnight stays.
• TPN follows public health guidance for emergencies and complies with vaccination or isolation requirements from partner agencies.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off: 12 accrued vacation days + 12 accrued sick days during the first year, plus mental wellness hours.
• 17 paid days of significance each year, extended holiday days with a week off at year-end, and three 4-day weekends.
• Paid 30-minute lunch breaks.
• Employer-paid employee-only medical, vision, and dental coverage starting the 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 insurance.
• Supplemental virtual healthcare for employees and dependents.
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan forgiveness.
• Employee recognition program, staff appreciation awards, and swag store.
• Bilingual pay differential for eligible positions.
• Shared Leadership model with opportunities to contribute to agency success and growth.
• Development opportunities and trainings.

Pay

This is a non-exempt, full-time position with a regular workweek of 40 hours. The hiring range is $23.33 - $24.03 per hour, determined in conjunction with an internal pay equity assessment.