Family Time Coordinator (Social Service Assistant)

Initial Posting Date: 03/14/2024 Application Deadline: 04/04/2024 Agency: Department of Human Services Salary Range: $3,218 - $4,755 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Family Time Coordinator (Social Service Assistant) Job Description: We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are actively working to build an equitable agency with the Equity North Star as our guide toward our vision of an agency free of racism, discrimination and bias.
We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities.
We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to apply.
Are you seeking a fulfilling career that values community, family engagement, embraces diversity, and prioritizes working from a trauma-informed lens? Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you value community, family engagement, and diversity? If this interests you, we encourage you to apply for this Family Time Coordinator role! Join our Astoria Child Welfare team and be a part of a rewarding journey, making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in our vibrant community.
Together, let's make a lasting difference! This recruitment will close on 4/4/2024.
Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), A place to belong and make a difference! When you join the ODHS, you join a community of over 10,000 employees dedicated to serving and helping Oregonians achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice, and preserve dignity.
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Equity is foundational to our role as a human services agency and we are committed to integrating equity into all we do.
The Equity North Star has four points that explain the agency's goals related to equity, inclusion, and racial justice.
We know that life is unpredictable and ODHS cares about keeping you well.
Enjoy a work-life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, and competitive benefits packages including health, dental, vision and much more! Your duties at a glance 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: Implement the family time plan by on-going consultation and collaboration with the case worker, parents, resource providers and community partners.
Gather information from case files and databases, parents, family members, schools, and other resources to plan family time, including the schedule, location, supervision level, and safety plan.
Collaborate with parents, family members and resource parents to review family time plans and expectations.
Promptly respond to unsafe situations and redirect if the behavior poses a threat to safety.
Monitor the emotional needs of the children during supervised family time, and redirect or intervene, as necessary.
Support the emotional needs of the child by explaining the purpose of the transport and answering the child’s questions.
Transport and/or escort children to school, or medical, counseling, therapeutic, psychological, and other appointments.
Keep accurate observations and supervision notes and document these notes in case files and databases.
Prepare accurate notes for court testimony.
What you need to qualify 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's degree in a field not closely related to Social Work/Human Services AND six (6) 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).
*A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
Essential attributes We are looking for candidates with: Experience with customer service, treating customers, stakeholders, partners, vendors and co-workers with dignity and respect.
Experience assisting workers in obtaining and compiling confidential information.
Experience navigating crisis intervention, conflict resolution, behavior management, and the impact of trauma.
Experience working with diverse populations with a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusivity.
Experience compiling information, completing forms, and ensuring compliance with requirements.
Experience working with diverse populations and conducting all work through an accessibility, trauma-informed, anti-racist lens.
Be sure to clearly describe how you meet these attributes within your application materials.
These attributes will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process.
Working conditions Your work will be conducted in an office setting and in the community.
This is NOT a remote position.
This position will supervise family time in client homes, in the community, and in the office.
The work schedule for this position will be: Monday through Friday, 8 a.
m.
- 5:00 p.
m.
You will have required travel for day-to-day work in the community.
You may also have required travel for the purpose of attending trainings.
Your hours of work may fluctuate based on service needs.
Occasional compensated overtime may be required, including evening and weekend work.
You may interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.
You may walk into stressful situations that require quick decision-making skills to ensure safety of those being serviced and your own physical safety.
This may also be trauma inducing.
Application instructions & requirements Your work history profile, and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and demonstrate your skills, lived and/or work experience that shows you are an excellent candidate for the position.
Please upload a resume or complete the work history profile.
Note: Your resume may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
An optional cover letter would be uploaded in this section as well.
Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
If you are not a current State of Oregon employee, view this application instructional video.
After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday.
Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.
Additional requirements Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history and abuse check.
Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.
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.
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
Helpful information This is permanent position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
Have questions about Workday, and want some tips on understanding the state application process? Check out our Oregon job opportunities page.
If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Hajer Algellal at hajer.
algellal@odhsoha.
oregon.
gov.
Please be sure to include the job requisition number.
REQ#-151588