Support Staff

Sponsors Purpose

Sponsors seeks to improve outcomes and opportunities for individuals with conviction histories and to assist individuals releasing from incarceration in their successful reintegration to our community. Sponsors is nationally recognized as a model utilizing best practice in reentry services.

Job Title: Support Staff
Classification: Non‑Exempt
Starting Range: $21.06–$22.85 per hour

• Empowerment:
  We support each individual in making their own choices to lead their best life
• Dignity:
  We respect and believe in the goodness of every person
• Community:
  We are stronger when everyone is able to fully participate and contribute

This position reports to the Downtown Campus Manager.

Support Staff provide an important role in the transitions program by modeling positive behaviors, training other team members, and assisting the supervisor in overseeing projects such as periodic deep cleanings of participant areas. In the absence of administrative staff, Support Staff also processes EBT payments and assists participants with account concerns.

• Monitor common areas and individual housing units to ensure safety, security and cleanliness of the facility
• Provide support services to program participants as assigned
• Ensure the safety and security of the Transitional Housing Program throughout the overnight shift
• Coordinate intra‑agency collaboration and communication
• Provide departmental and team support
• Perform overnight shift duties, including weekends, at the Downtown Campus

• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• May work nights, weekends and holidays depending on assigned shift
• Knowledge of general safety procedures
• Dependable and responsive to available on‑call hours
• Preferred experience in a social advocacy role

• High school equivalency
• Minimum of 1 year as a Sponsors Support Staff (day shift) and be in good standing
• or 3 years’ experience providing direct support services in a social services agency
• Candidates without Sponsors experience may substitute 1 year of direct support experience with certifications or higher education in addiction counseling, human services, or mental health field

• Shared common office desk or workstation and office equipment
• Multi‑building campus with participant housing and common areas
• Occasionally work in refrigerated or freezer area to store and retrieve food items
• Shift assignment may require overnight facility oversight and participant interactions
• May encounter individuals experiencing distress

• Walking up and down stairs
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Walking and standing indoors and outdoors in changing climates
• Ability to carry up to 25 lbs. up and down stairs

• Work with an amazing team of passionate, talented and committed individuals
• Be part of the Top 100 Non‑Profit Organizations to work for in Oregon
• Health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents (100% of employee premiums paid by Sponsors)
• Over 2 weeks of sick leave and vacation leave per year
• 10 paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday
• 401(k) with Sponsors’ contributions as soon as 6 months (no matching required)
• Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Regular pay increases, Employee Assistance Program, fun activities, and more

Applications should be submitted online through our job opportunity webpage. Questions, alternate application request, or requests for accommodation should be sent to Sponsors Human Resources Director at HR.

Applications received by November 23rd, 2025, will receive first consideration. This position will be posted until filled.

Sponsors is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, equitable, and multicultural work environment. We are stronger and more effective because of the diverse life experiences of our staff. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Individuals with conviction histories are encouraged to apply.