Movement Facilitator

Role: Movement Facilitator  

Reports to: Manager of Department of Medical 

Employment:  Hourly (non-exempt), part-time  

Schedule: 5-10 hours per week 

Location: Quest Multnomah - Clackamas. Remote work may be available and is at the discretion of management.  

Travel: Some local travel may be required to meet staffing needs.   

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Movement Facilitator will work within several of Quest Center’s programs to provide a range of movement offerings for clients and staff. The Movement Facilitator is responsible for providing a balanced yoga practice for participants of all levels and abilities, providing progressions and regressions when necessary, and educating clients on appropriate breathing principles and safe transitioning techniques.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

Functional Area 100 % effort  

• Conduct and lead weekly yoga classes for different Quest Center programs and staff. 

• Visually assess students to determine their level of practice. 

• Assist students to achieve precise alignment. 

• Demonstrate practice and techniques for a range of abilities. 

• Connect and motivate clients during the yoga offerings. 

• Offer training recommendations to improve the practice of yoga. 

• Engage in administrative duties assigned by Manager. 

• Attend required team meetings assigned by Manager. 

• Clean up and tear down the movement room before and after each class. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:  

• Current Yoga certification. 

• Minimum of 200 hours of experience. 

• CPR/First Aid certification. 

• Education or experience in health and fitness is preferable. 

• Knowledge of the Chakra System, Pranayama, mantra and mindful meditation. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Medical reception experience in a busy office setting preferred. 

• Public health or non-profit experience preferred. 

• Able to work with culturally diverse clients and communities while being culturally sensitive and appropriate. 

• Knowledge and belief in Quest Center’s mission 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Prior experience in a clinical setting. 

• Qi-Gong or other movement styles preferred. 

MORE ABOUT QUEST CENTER:

For more than 35 years, our mission has been to provide integrative healthcare services, community, and education to people seeking a wellness-focused approach to living. We’ve been working hard to help people who are dealing with challenges in their physical, mental, and emotional health. Our goal is to build a welcoming, supportive, and safe community that promotes healing and empowerment.

We are more than just a health center – we are a network of compassionate individuals dedicated to providing unique integrated health services. In the face of challenges like rising opioid-related incidents, lack of affordable housing, and threats to the rights of marginalized communities, we remain steadfast in our commitment to community-centered social justice infused health services. We identify as a culturally and linguistically specific organization serving the LBTQIA2S+ behavioral health center as well as an organization which partners with BIPOC Community based organizations providing integrative health and wellness services

Quest Center for Integrative Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

QUEST BENEFITS: 

(Full time Employees receive full benefits. Part time employees receive a % based on their FTE Status.)

• Fully paid Kaiser Health, Vision, and Dental insurance, with options to increase coverage and dependents. 
• 403b Retirement savings account with 1% employer contribution
• 5 Weeks paid time off in first year, increasing with tenure
• We're proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to be part of something meaningful, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to having you join us! For more information about what it's like to work at Quest, including our benefits and values, please check out our Career's page at https://quest-center.org/careers
• Qualify for student loan forgiveness programs
• Fully paid Employee Assistance Program with Canopy
• 2 month fully paid sabbatical after 7 years with Quest
• 9 annual paid holidays
• Annual continuing education budget and professional training funds of $800.00

How to Apply: If you're ready to make a positive impact and contribute to our mission, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.