Non profit seeking Resident Assistant 20 hours weekly
Provides residential care on week-ends in accordance with State of Oregon DHS Licensing standards and Saint Child Board Policies.
Contributes to a Christ-centered family environment; A high level of trust, confidentiality and teamwork is demanded of this position.
Provide caring and consistent boundaries for residents
Organize recreational outings and/or appropriate in-home activities on week-ends;
Review weekly with the House Mother/Director the status, progress, and family situation of each resident;
Complete daily notes;
Provide volunteer service project coordination/supervision;
Maintain safety and cleanliness in the home at all times according to standards set for residents
Keywords: Residential Care, Assistant, Recreational activities, Teens, Pregnant
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Saint Child was founded in 1995. We are celebrating our 20 year anniversary this year.
What is your primary product or service?
Saint Child exists to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of pregnant young women and their children by providing a safe nurturing and community. We are a Community Model home that provides stable, secure and nurturing residential care for young women ages 14-24 and their infants. We are a trauma informed, strengths based program that utilizes a Positive Youth Development model.
We are honored to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ while we serve young women regardless of their faith background. We believe that communities can provide security, belonging and healthy human relationships. We will model and teach respect, honesty, and nurturing in our community. Every young woman in our community receives comprehensive services to help her prepare for the birth of her baby and plan for parenting or adoption.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
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How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Saint Child offers comprehensive programming to all our residents, who are welcome to stay up to a year after their baby is born.
Basic components of our program are:
Access to prenatal care: residents are assisted in establishing a relationship with an OB/GYN or midwife and keep routine medical appointments.
Education: residents are encouraged to complete their high school diploma or earn their GED through community-based educational programs.
Employment: residents who have earned their diploma or GED are required to work or volunteer a minimum of 20 hours per week to gain job skills and develop financial resources.
Childbirth preparation: residents develop an individual relationship with a Doula who helps them prepare both emotionally and physically for the birth of their child and offers support before, during, and after birth.
Counseling: residents meet weekly with a counselor who provides emotional support and encouragement in strengthening personal relationships, developing decision-making skills, and healing from past traumas.
Advocacy: residents meet weekly with an advocate who provides emotional support, support in setting and achieving personal goals, and addressing barriers to their success.
Parenting skills: new mothers are offered intensive support and skill building opportunities during early months of mother/baby bonding.
Skills training: residents will participate in budgeting, nutrition, meal planning and preparation, and infant and child developmental education.
Spiritual guidance: residents attend weekly worships services and a weekly bible study.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We currently have one location. Our goal is to open a second home in the future with a specific focus on addiction support.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Mailing address:
2850 SW Cedar Hills BLVD, PMB 55
Beaverton OR 97005
The location of our residential care facility is confidential for the privacy and protection of our residents.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept donations through our website:
http://saintchild.org/donate
We also accept donations through the mail at our mailing address, or in-kind donations at our office location (please call the Saint Child office at 503-648-4227 for more details).
Which areas do you service?
We offer our services to young women in the Portland metro area, but it is not a requirement that a young women live in the Portland area before coming to Saint Child.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Rebecca Bloomfield, Saint Child's executive director, runs the daily operations.
What are your hours of operation?
Our office hours are generally 9am-4pm.
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