What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inclusion Assistant position at METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICE?
Metropolitan Family Service
Position Description
Position Title: Temporary Inclusion Assistant
Reports To: SUN Site Manager
Location: Fairview Elementary
Program: Community Schools
Status: Non-exempt
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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 SUN Site Manager, Inclusion Assistant will support one student during their time in the summer SUN Program. Student's supports will be based of their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Supports include but are not limited to, ensuring student is in expected location, supporting student to stay on task and ensuring access to calm and flexible participation options.
Schedule will be Monday through Thursday from 9-11:30am. July 6-30, 2026.
CORE VALUES
Equity & Social Justice
- Values working in a multicultural, diverse environment
- Values and supports inclusion and program access for clients
- Supports agency goals for reducing disparities in outcomes for communities of color
- Adopts anti-racism approaches to services by understanding and acknowledging systemic and individual racism and privilege
Collaboration and Teamwork
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups within all program areas of MFS as well as other agencies
- Values the inclusion of multiple voices, including clients/service users, in the design and implementation of programs and services.
Qualifications:
Job Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Ability to work with diverse groups and provide a welcoming environment to students
- Ability to effectively manage and maintain confidential and sensitive information
- Work effectively within a team-dependent environment
- Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills in a language in addition to English is beneficial
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED or equivalent, relevant experience
- Experience teaching and/or working with school aged students
Other Requirements:
Personal transportation allowing for travel within the Portland Metropolitan area in a timely manner. If driving a personal vehicle must maintain a valid driver license for the state of residency, personal auto liability insurance coverage and a driving record permitting coverage under the agency auto liability policy.
MFS requires all employees and volunteers to complete a criminal background check which includes a fingerprint background check. We review the results of all background checks individually and consider all of the circumstances of any issues that arise in a background check during the hiring process.
Work Environment:
Work is normally performed in a collaborative classroom/office environment and/or at other locations as deemed necessary.
Metropolitan Family Service is committed to building a diverse workforce to broaden and deepen our work in the communities we serve. We strongly urge candidates from communities of color, disability, LGBTQIA2S , linguistically diverse populations, older adults and military veterans to consider application to our positions. MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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