Agency: Albertina Kerr Centers

Description: Help Kerr's growing Foster Care program by providing supervised child care with other staff and volunteers during weekly foster parent trainings.

Two shifts available: 10a.m. – 12p.m. or 7p.m. – 9p.m. Book clubs will meet twice per week for a 10-week series. Volunteers should commit to one meeting per week for the entire 10-week series.

Qualifications

• Experience with children ages 0 - 16
• Experience with children with special needs and/or behavioral/mental health issues preferred
• Demonstrate social skills effectively
• Ability to maintain calm in stressful situations

Training

• Volunteer Orientation
• One-on-one training with supervisor, including Emergency Preparedness
• On-going support and training as needed

Competencies

• Ability to accept direction and supervision.
• Ability to appreciate and function as part of a diverse work team.
• Demonstrates professional presentation in language and attire.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Kerr and department policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates openness and willingness to learn new skills.


Responsibilities

• Help with child care during foster parent trainings.
• Ensure confidentiality of all information as required through HIPAA and agency policy.
• Attend meetings and required trainings as assigned with the ability to pass all required trainings within our agency.
• Follow safe work practices and all procedures to ensure your health and safety, as well as the health and safety of the people we serve and others.
• Work and communicate effectively with Team members (including peers, clients, and management) working towards our common mission.
• Interact with the people we serve in a way that promotes dignity and respect congruent with agency mission and values.
• Other duties as assigned and needed.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the "Have Agency Contact Me" button below.

Impact Areas: Children & Youth, Children & Youth: Enrichment and Recreation

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Youth & Family Services, Community Enrichment, Health, Children & Youth, Family Services, Aging & Disability Services: Disability Services

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Good with Kids, Working with People

Location: Beaverton, OR 97005 (Beaverton/Aloha)

Accommodations for volunteers with disabilities: You will have the opportunity to request accommodations after you sign up for this project.