PROGRAM ASSOCIATE - EARLY RSG - Cherry Park
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Key details
- Salary
- $49K–$51K/yr
- Location
- Portland, OR, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Function
- Operations & Strategy
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 4w ago
Skills
About the role
Metropolitan Family Service
Position Description
Position Title: Ready, Set, Go! Program Associate
Reports To: Program Site Coordinator– Ready, Set, Go!
Location: Cherry Park Elementary School
Dept/Program: Ready, Set, Go! - e’RSG FTE: .75 FTE (30 hours/week)
Status: Non-exempt
Created: September 2026 Job Number: RSGCP0922
General Description:
Metropolitan Family Service position descriptions are guidelines. They are not intended to identify every task that an employee will be asked to complete. They are intended as a general outline of the essential work responsibilities and qualifications of the position.
Agency Culture:
- We use creative and proactive problem-solving to build and sustain dynamic community-based programs and quality services.
- We believe in the potential of families and individuals at all life stages and focus on prevention, wellness, and independence.
- We build strong relationships by collaborating with our funders, partners, and highly trained volunteers, always striving for an extensive commitment to diversity.
General Function:
Under the supervision of the Program Site Coordinator for the Ready, Set, Go! program, the Program Associate is responsible for providing direct support to the day-to-day operations of the Early Learning and Family Engagement program at Cherry Park Elementary School. The RSG Program Associate will support in-person Parent-Child Interaction Groups (PCIGs), parenting groups, workshops, community events, field trips and activities. This includes taking observations of program participants to aid in lesson planning, leading physical activity classes, maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment, coordinating volunteers, and building trusting relationships with program participants.
Collaboration
- Ability to work and communicate effectively (both in writing and verbally) with a broad range of individuals and groups
- Ability to collaborate across all program areas of MFS, as well as with other agencies and partners
- Ability and commitment to work effectively in a team-dependent environment
- Ability to connect position responsibilities with the agency’s mission
Program Implementation
- Ability to effectively manage and maintain confidential and sensitive information
- Ability to recognize and respond to critical situations, including adhering to mandatory reporting regulations and responsibilities
- Ability to model appropriate behavior for children and adults, guided by principles of child development
- Ability to work effectively in a team-dependent environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines successfully
- Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities based on program and participant needs
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in a language in addition to English
- Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement and innovation
- Ability to understand and implement the RSG! philosophy in day-to-day duties
- Ability to provide input to the Program Coordinator regarding programming, classroom environment, and program logistics
Teamwork
- Ability to work independently and to collaborate with other MFS staff and volunteers and to model effective teamwork skills
- Ability to work in collaboration with school staff
- Ability to collaborate with Reynolds School District departments
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support all needs for Parent-Child Interaction Groups, including set-up and clean-up
- Support Parent Education classes in English and Spanish
- Assist in planning and co-creating activities with the Program Coordinator
- Support development of programming with a health and wellness focus, including physical activity classes
- Support daily classroom routines, transitions, and preparation of class invitations
- Communicate program needs, concerns, and updates to the Program Coordinator in a timely manner
- Complete assigned program tasks and responsibilities within established timelines
- Support purchasing needs for RSG programming using MFS-provided funding
- Assist with communication and scheduling of classes, assessments, and events
- Maintain a high-quality early learning and preschool environment in accordance with Ready, Set, Go! standards
- Support co-planning and facilitation of community outings and events by coordinating with partners and other organizations
- Assist with outreach, networking, and recruitment of participants for all RSG programs
- Recruit and support training and facilitation for program volunteers
- Attend regular supervision meetings with Program Coordinators, Program Staff, and the agency
- Organize and maintain program files and documentation as required
- Maintain up-to-date data entry in the agency database, Efforts to Outcomes (ETO)
Qualifications
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