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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.

At Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs. We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination.

Osborne has a welcoming kids' playroom nestled directly inside 5 prison visiting rooms. The Centers are a safe haven where children and their incarcerated loved ones can play games, make crafts, and simply be a family together. As the Senior Family Center Worker, you are the driving force behind this nurturing environment across five regional locations. In this part-time role, you will travel between these centers, working hands-on in the spaces to ensure they remain clean, joyful, and safe sanctuaries that foster healthy family bonding and humanize the visiting experience.

Beyond directly supporting families on-site, you will serve as the operational and administrative backbone of the Family Centers. This leadership role requires a close collaboration with the Program Coordinator. It also necessitates a dynamic multitasker who can seamlessly transition from brainstorming new family activities and wiping down play areas to hiring, training, and supervising new staff. You will also manage the behind-the-scenes administration, including performing inventory counts, ordering supplies, and reviewing weekly reports to ensure our teams are fully equipped to support the families who need them most.

This position is part-time 18 hours per week with a schedule of 8:30am - 2:30pm weekends and holidays, with 6 additional flexible weekday hours each week. Holidays paid at overtime rate.

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

Salary: $24.21- $25.00/Hour

Essential Duties:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• A 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.

Key Competencies:

• Supervisory skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suites.
• 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.

Benefits of Working at Osborne

The Osborne Association is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, unemployment status, or any other protected category. The Osborne Association takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Thank you for your interest in the Osborne Association. Be sure to include a cover letter with your application. No phone calls please. We wish we could personally respond to each application. However, we are unable to do so due to the volume of interest received.

** Salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.