Job description

About Kindering

Kindering embraces children of diverse abilities and their families by providing the finest education and therapies to nurture hope, courage, and the skills to soar. As a nonprofit neurodevelopmental center, we have provided comprehensive services for children with special needs and their families since 1962. Kindering is dedicated to maintaining a highly trained, licensed and certified team of professionals. Current services include comprehensive developmental assessments; physical, occupational, speech, language, and infant mental health therapy; special education; family counseling; nutrition and feeding therapy; childcare consultation; parenting education; and family resource coordination.

Kindering’s vision for equity is I BELONG. Eradicate systemic racial and oppressive barriers so everyone succeeds. Kindering values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We aim to seek out people from systemically oppressed and marginalized backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, people with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ, immigrants, and refugees.

Purpose

This position is responsible for -

• Management, coordination, and facilitation of the Washington State Fathers Network (WSFN) and family support programming to assist parents and families in strengthening their parenting and caregiving skills.
• Supporting the development of WSFN chapters and referral as needed.
• Assisting in the visioning and development of the Fathers Network in partnership with State and local agencies
• 32 hours a week; 4-weeks off per year

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee and assist existing Network groups and look for opportunities to increase the number of those groups
• Manage Network-wide social events and look for new social opportunities, for fathers and/or their families
• Secure private and public funds for the Network while collaborating closely with Kindering’s Advancement Team
• Communicate Network activities and share resources with members through social media, newsletters, and the website.
• Provide technical assistance to organizations on issues related to persons who identify as male who have children with a disability.
• Find ways to have fathers share their experience of having a child with a disability in their life. This includes but is not limited to podcasts, at conferences, and on parent panels.
• Conduct the Telling Your Story with a Purpose workshop around the state, virtually and in person.
• Promote the idea of equal access to the community for those who have a disability and their family members.
• Ensure completion of all work related to the contract Kindering has with the WA State Department of Health related to the WA State Fathers Network.
• Ensure a connection to other programs at Kindering and growing the WSFN
• Provide culturally relevant and culturally responsive Fathers Network activities, consultation, and coaching support to parents and families.
• Work with the Chief Program Officer and Kindering Leadership in visioning activities to help inform the future direction and program design of parenting education and family support programming.

Required Education & Experience

• Practical experience coordinating networks and/or building partnerships and connections.
• Significant experience navigating systems of oppression or a sophisticated understanding of systemic oppression in the areas of dis/ability, neurodiversity, race, socioeconomic/class, gender identity and expression, among others
• Demonstrated success in partnering with people from historically marginalized backgrounds or in learning through a strong existing practice of cultural humility
• Bachelor's degree in social work, education, communication, or related field.
• Bilingual fluency is an asset; bilingual applicants with are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Fathers, brothers, or other male identifying figures providing support to an individual with disability, or individuals with disabilities themselves, are strongly encouraged to apply

Minimum Prerequisites

• Pass Washington State DSHS criminal history and background check and FBI fingerprint check
• Demonstrate organizational skills, ability to follow through on assignments on time and with accuracy, provide clear written and verbal communication, keep up-to-date written and electronic documentation
• Strictly maintain confidentiality of all client information
• Access to reliable transportation
• Demonstrate proficiency in using MS Office
• Pass tuberculosis test
• Ability to show proof of current immunizations, including COVID-19 and MMR vaccine or titer test*

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

· The information described below represents the physical activities and surroundings one may encounter when performing the duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· To perform the job, the employee may frequently be required to talk, hear, stand, and walk or through other appropriate means to accomplish the work including mobility and assistive devices. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, climb, balance, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to carry children or file boxes weighing up to 40 pounds. The work is typically performed in an office environment, with a moderate noise level. Occasional travel to other areas of the state may be required, where the noise level is moderate to loud and environmental conditions may include slippery surfaces, crowded areas, or working near moving parts (e.g., exercise equipment). Local travel may be required.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

For Regular Full-Time Employees

MEDICAL INSURANCE, VISION & DENTAL INSURANCE

With company-paid premiums and a fully funded Health Savings Account (HSA) for qualified individuals.

LIFE, LONG-TERM DISABILITY, & ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE

DAYCARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Two programs offering confidential resources for a variety of work-life issues including education, lifestyle and fitness management, dependent and elder care, career development, financial and legal advice.

403(b) RETIREMENT PLAN

With employer match for qualified employees.

PAID TIME OFF (PTO) and ELECTIVE TIME OFF (ETO)

Up to 9 weeks per year depending on the position.

UP TO 11 PAID HOLIDAYS

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

CELL PHONE AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE REIMBURSEMENT

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

Kindering gives employees the opportunity to elect Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Voluntary Accident Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, MetLaw, and Voluntary ID Theft Protection. Coverage and costs will vary depending on the extent of benefit elected.

MIMI SIEGEL FELLOWSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Kindering is also proud to offer the Mimi Siegel Fellowship (MSF), created to honor Mimi Siegel, our CEO of 40 years from 1978-2018. This fellowship is awarded annually to an outstanding employee seeking to enhance their professional development and training.

Kindering is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment and to building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our community.

*Kindering is subject to multiple executive orders requiring all employees to be vaccinated or apply and be approved for a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption. We require those supervising and providing in-person services to children to be vaccinated and are unable to accommodate any exceptions. For other positions that can be accommodated, employees must apply and be approved for a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $76,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bellevue, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bellevue, WA 98008

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