Senior Family Center Worker (Weekends plus 6 flexible weekday hours)

About the role

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.

As the Senior Family Center Worker, you are the driving force behind a nurturing environment across five regional locations. In this part-time role, you will travel between these centers, working hands-on to ensure they remain clean, joyful, and safe sanctuaries that foster healthy family bonding and humanize the visiting experience. You will serve as the operational and administrative backbone of the Family Centers, collaborating closely with the Program Coordinator and managing both on-site support and behind-the-scenes administration.

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and support Family Center staff on weekends and holidays.
• Collaborate with the Program Coordinator and Program Assistant to ensure program success.
• Train and develop Osborne Clerks.
• Coordinate staff schedules with Program Coordinator and Program Assistant.
• Monitor inventory of Family Center supplies, coordinating replenishment and delivering supplies to Centers as needed.
• Manage weekly Family Center sign-in sheets across the 5 Family Centers.
• Assist with monthly DOCCS Family Center reporting.
• Assist with recruitment and interviewing new team members.
• Serve as a liaison for families and ensure they have necessary Osborne information.
• Provide vacancy coverage for absent Family Center Workers.
• Assist with holiday toy giveaways and other FamilyWorks initiatives.
• In-person attendance is required to collaborate with co-workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years experience working with children.
• Working knowledge of child development.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suites.
• Ability to adapt to new technological tools.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and to build strong working relationships.
• NYS license and working transportation for travel to the 5 Family Centers at Wallkill, Shawangunk, Woodbourne, Fishkill, and Sing Sing Correctional Facilities.

Skills

• Supervisory skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, strong attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in teams, independently, and collaborate effectively with Program Coordinator.

Schedule

Part-time, 18 hours per week with a schedule of 8:30am - 2:30pm on weekends and holidays, plus 6 additional flexible weekday hours each week. Holidays are paid at an overtime rate.

Pay

Salary: $24.21 - $25.00/hour.