Initial Posting Date:

02/14/2025

Application Deadline:

03/02/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,023 - $5,575

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Family Time Coordinator (Social Service Assistant)

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits ! Join us in making a difference! If you have a passion for strengthening families and helping others, imagine the fulfilling opportunity of helping families create lasting memories and quality time together. As a Family Time Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting caseworkers and handling administrative duties, making a meaningful impact every day.

We are seeking a Family Time Coordinator (Social Service Assistant) to join our Hillsboro Child Welfare team.

Summary of Duties

As an employee working within the Child Welfare Program , you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oregon’s most vulnerable children and families. Your dedication will help us achieve the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation that will support children and young adults to be safer, healthier, experience less trauma and achieve a greater well-being.

As a Family Time Coordinator , you will:

• Monitor, oversee, and record family interactions among children, parents, and relatives either in an office or community environment.

• Maintain detailed notes from observations and offer constructive feedback.

• Advocate for family time that is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and least restrictive to support children's ties to their family, culture, and community.

• Assist parents in recognizing and expressing their children's needs, as well as preparing them for their children's responses.

• Recognize and highlight the strengths of parents in caring for and meeting the needs of each child.

• Help enhance the caseworker's ability to engage with families.

• Foster a positive rapport and supportive relationship between the caseworker and the family.

• Contribute to risk and safety assessments, as well as comprehensive child and family assessments, to aid in developing a case plan with the family.

• Support casework decision-making and key activities aimed at promoting change and evaluating client progress.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year experience assisting professionals in one or more specialized social programs such as family services, children services, senior services, mental or developmental disability services, substance abuse programs, juvenile corrections programs, or occupational skills programs; OR

• Possession of a current certification in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Addiction Counseling Preparation, or Juvenile Corrections; OR

• 45 quarter hours, or 30 semester hours of college course work in sociology, psychology, early childhood education, criminal justice, human services, juvenile corrections, or occupational skills training; OR

• An associate degree in a field not closely related to Social Work/Human Services and six months of human services related experience (i.e., work providing assistance to individuals and groups with issues such as economically disadvantaged, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, mental or physical disabilities, juvenile prevention, health, cultural competencies, and/or inadequate housing).

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Knowledge of child development, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, behavior management and trauma impact.

• Experience working both independently and within a team.

• Experience using critical thinking skills to make quick decisions while maintaining a professional and collaborative posture.

• Experience articulating observations and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Experience conducting work that requires attention to detail, particularly when creating or reviewing documents.

• Experience mentoring and engaging with families to identify and implement strategies for successful client engagement.

• Embrace a willingness to explore and understand diverse individuals, their personal experiences, and cultural backgrounds.

Attention all candidates! Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

Note: “The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.”

Working Conditions

• In this position you will work five days a week, with each day consisting of an 8-hour shift starting at 11 AM and ending at 8 PM, including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break within that timeframe, totaling 40 hours per week.

• Your work will take place in office settings, participant's homes, and other community sites.

• You will work a professional work week where the hours of work fluctuate on a daily and weekly basis to meet service needs. This may include some evening and weekend work and can occasionally include mandatory overtime.

• The ability to drive at night is required. Transportation and supervision of visitation may involve lifting up to 40 pounds and carrying younger children, car seats, diaper bags, or other items.

• You may come into contact with individuals who have experienced trauma and have difficulty controlling their emotions.

• You may encounter stressful situations that require quick decision-making to ensure safety of yourself and others.

Background Checks and Requirements

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.

• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

• Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based criminal records check.

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.

• Cost of Living Adjustments.

• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).

• Amazing benefits package.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

Veterans’ preference:

• Veterans’ preference information.

• How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

General Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

Contact Information

We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Nadja Rue. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-174831.