Neighborhood House is always looking for qualified, caring and committed people to join our staff. Our team members enjoy a major benefit--knowing their work changes lives and makes our community stronger. Neighborhood House is an equal opportunity employer. We deeply value and encourage cultural diversity in all our programs.

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Current Openings

EOPK Home Visitor for African Immigrant Population: .5 FTE. Non-Exempt. Starting hourly range: $11.96 – 14.35.

Job Responsibilities: The Home Visitor will be responsible for promoting and supporting the healthy growth and development of African immigrant families with children ages birth through three years of age. Primary responsibilities include program planning, delivery of all Early OPK services to families through a home-based option. The focus of this option is to educate the parents to understand the needs of their children and provide the necessary resources and activities for their children’s development

Minimum required qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, social work, family studies or related field plus 2 years of classroom, home visiting or case management experience with families of children 0 to 3 , OR
2. Associate’s degree in the above fields or Infant/Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate) credential and 4 years of relevant experience.
3. Ability to obtain Food Handler’s Card within 1 week of hire.
4. Valid driver’s license, ability to be insured, reliable personal transportation, and proof of personal automobile insurance.
5. Must fluently speak and write one or more major African languages represented among the African Immigrant population in the area (Somali, Swahili, Maay Maay, Oromo, Arabic, Kiluba, Kirundi, Tigrina) in order to interpret and communicate as needed.
6. Physical requirements: be able to
a. routinely lift 30 pounds,
b. bend, stoop, and twist, and
c. sit on the floor with infants/children.
7. Must pass criminal background check as a condition of employment.
8. Must successfully complete enrollment in Oregon Child Care Registry.
9. Must complete post offer health check for communicable disease including TB.

To apply:
Send letter of interest and résumé to Sherry Eder, Education/Disabilities Coordinator, Neighborhood House EOPK Program, Neighborhood House Inc., 7780 SW Capital Hwy, Portland, OR 97219. seder@nhweb.org. Position closes 9/3/10. EEO.
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SUN School Homework Club Instructor, Jackson MS: 7 hrs/wk during school year. Starting pay range: $12.91-15.50. Non-exempt.

Summary:
Provides oversight of homework assistance activities during the SUN School Homework Club class, four days a week. Works directly with students and when necessary trains and oversees volunteer tutors to assist students in completing their homework assignments. Maintains a quiet Homework Club environment. Assists with student snack time; records daily attendance; assists with tutoring in SUN Set Tutoring Club; manages student behavior in a way consistent with SUN expectations, and utilizes classroom management techniques to ensure SUN behavioral expectations are followed. Assists with the supervision of transitions between classes, dismissal, and loading the SUN activity bus.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Associate’s degree in education or related field.
2. One year experience working with youth, preferably in teaching or academic setting.
3. Proficient organizational and disciplinary skills.
4. Ability to assist students in a wide range of academic subjects.
5. Experience and ability to work with students from diverse socio-economic or ethnic backgrounds.
6. Must pass criminal background check as condition of employment.

To apply:
Send a resume & cover letter to Cassie Sorensen, Neighborhood House Jackson SUN School Site Coordinator, csorensen@nhweb.org, by 5pm on September 3, 2010. EEO.
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Markham SUN School Lead Instructors, openings for 1 Instructor 15 hrs/wk and 1 instructor for 12 hrs/wk during school year (incl. instruction and prep time), both positions work 32 hrs/wk during 2011 summer program. Starting hourly: $12.91-15.50. Non-exempt.

Summary:
The Markham SUN School Lead Instructor is responsible for leading after school Homework Club, Computer, and Academic Games classes as well as Sports, Theater and Art classes for elementary school-aged students. The instructor will teach academic activities in all assigned after school classes, teach summer school, and implement classroom techniques in line with best practices for extended day programming. Attend SUN evening events as needed to staff parent activity stations, and assist SUN Coordinator to promote family events to increase attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience working with children/youth. Or, Associate’s degree and three years of experience working with children/youth.
2. Strong classroom management skills and natural leadership qualities.
3. Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
4. Ability to work with elementary school-aged youth, their parents, and diverse clientele (ethnic/racial backgrounds, income levels) in effective & culturally competent manner.
5. Ability to perform limited data entry.
6. Food Handler’s Permit required.
7. Must pass criminal background check as condition of employment.

To apply:
Send cover letter & resume to Emily Neve, Neighborhood House Markham SUN School Site Coordinator, eneve@nhweb.org, by 5pm on September 3, 2010. EEO.

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Head Start Cook: Full Time, 5 days 40 hrs/wk, Start 9/7/10. Starting Pay range $10.25 to $12.20/hr. Min qualifications: HS diploma, 1 year experience cooking for groups and working with preschool aged children. Knowledge of CACFP guidelines is a plus.

Job duties include but are not limited to, leading the preparation of the daily breakfasts and lunches; completing accurate and detailed recipes; developing weekly food and food services supplies purchasing list; maintaining a file of all menus, food planning records, purchasing invoices, and recipes.

Knowledge of basic nutrition and good food preparation skills; good mathematical skills and basic computer skills; good organization skills; good interpersonal skills and ability to routinely lift 50 lbs., bend, twist, stoop and run after children.

Offer is contingent upon results of a post-offer health exam, including a TB test to declare free from communicable disease. As required by contract, periodic re-testing for communicable disease will be scheduled throughout employment.

Offer is also contingent upon the results of a criminal offender information record check and, possibly, fingerprinting. Must be successfully enrolled in Oregon's Child Care Criminal History Registry.

Send letter of interest and resume to Kimie Ueoka, Health and Nutrition Coordinator, Neighborhood House, Inc., 7780 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219, kueoka@nhweb.org, or fax to (503)-245-2819. Position closes 9-1-10. EEO.
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Help Neighborhood House reach out to more low-income children, families and seniors throughout the greater Portland area!

Development Coordinator: Full-time (1.0 FTE) with excellent benefits. Starting pay range: $12.91-$15.50/hr.

Neighborhood House is a 105-year-old social service agency with high-quality programs that prevent hunger and homelessness, promote school readiness and success, and help seniors maintain their independence. Our agency is in a strong growth phase with new programs and a broader geographical reach in the community. The Development Team has a major role in building new constituencies to sustain this growth into the future.

The FT Development Coordinator is a key member of our Fundraising/Community Engagement/P.R. team, coordinating fundraising and donor cultivation events, supporting community relations campaigns and working to build relationships for the organization. Includes substantial writing for constituent communications, Neighborhood House publications and media releases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate annual fundraising events, including an annual dinner auction and summer garden party.
2. Work with Development Director to create additional events/campaigns to reach new donor constituencies.
3. Support community-based resource development efforts, including annual SW HOPE: Feed the Hungry Campaign and Winter Wishes gift drive.
4. Support existing and engage in outreach to build new community partnerships.
5. Coordinate donor cultivation events, including the annual Leadership Circle Dinner.
6. Recruit and train event committee members and volunteers.
7. Support P.R. functions, e.g. writing press releases, articles for Neighborhood House publications and community newspapers.
8. Assist with production and coordination of direct mail projects.
9. Assist with maintenance of donor database.
10. Assist with other development projects as needed.

Qualifications:
1. A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or a related field, and at least two years experience in non-profit fundraising.
2. Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
3. Experience with fund management database; Raiser’s Edge experience preferred.
4. Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
5. Strong event and project management skills with orientation to detail.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build relationships with volunteers and community organizations.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; must be flexible and able to adjust to changing job demands.
8. Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and evidence of insurability.
9. Available to work some weekend and evening hours.
10. Must pass criminal background check as a condition of employment.
11. Must be passionate about Neighborhood House’s mission of Helping Neighbors Help Themselves; able to work with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Send cover letter, resume and salary history with 3 professional references to Development Director, 7780 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 97219, or email to myerger@nhweb.org before 5:00 on August 27, 2010. Interviewing will begin the week of 8/30/10. EEO.

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Bus Driver - Head Start: One (1) position available; PT, 28 hours/week. 40 weeks/year. Starts ASAP. Starting pay range $10.25 – $12.20/hr. Applicants must have a valid Oregon Commercial Driver License with Passenger and School Bus endorsement, a safe driving record for the last three years, Infant/Child CPR certification and at least one year paid driving experience. Applicant must have knowledge of DOT regulations and ODE Pupil Transportation regulations; basic computer skills; basic English reading and writing skills; safe driving techniques; good interpersonal skills; ability to routinely lift 50 lbs., bend, twist, stoop and run after children; ability to climb up and down stairs carrying at least 20 pounds.

Bus Driver will be responsible for the safe transportation of children to and from the classroom, including ensuring that the bus and bus routes are safe for children and their parents.

Offer is contingent upon results of a post-offer drug screening and a health exam, including a TB test to declare free from communicable disease. As required by contract, periodic re-testing for communicable disease and drug screening will be scheduled throughout employment.

Offer is also contingent upon the results of a criminal offender information record check and, possible fingerprinting. Must be able to be successfully enrolled in Oregon's Child Care Criminal History Registry.

Send letter of interest and resume to Michael Waer, Health and Safety Coordinator, Neighborhood House Head Start, 7780 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 97219, mwaer@nhweb.org, or fax to (503) 245-2819. Position closes 9-5-10. EEO.