Family Time Coordinator; Social Services Assistant Bilingual ; English & Spanish

Position Title

Family Time Coordinator (Social Services Assistant) Bilingual Preferred (English & Spanish)

Initial Posting Date: 05/18/2026

Final date to receive applications: 05/25/2026

Agency:
Department of Human Services

Salary Range: $4,124 - $5,714

Position Type:
Employee

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 historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others.

Are you passionate about engaging with families and communities? Commit to ensuring well‑being and support? Work with a team dedicated to serving children, families, and communities. While not required, preference will be given to candidates fluent in English & Spanish.

• Implement the individual visitation agreement by meeting with the case worker, client, and caregiver.
• Gather information from case providers, clients, their family members, schools, and other resources to plan visits, including the schedule, location, supervision level, and safety plan.
• Assure the safety and wellbeing of children during visits and transportation.
• Transport children from substitute care placement to visitation sites, potentially inter‑ or intrastate, for foster care, guardianship, pre‑adoptive home visits, or returning children to the State.
• Support emotional needs of the child by explaining transportation purpose and answering questions.
• Keep accurate observations and supervision notes and document them in OR‑Kids.
• Prepare notes for court testimony; SSA notes may be subpoenaed and SSA may be required to testify at hearings.

• One year of experience working in a human services or behavioral health setting; OR
• An associate degree in any field; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Accurate documentation of client interactions, case notes, and service outcomes; verbal summaries to colleagues, supervisors, and external partners.
• Mentoring and engaging with families to identify and implement strategies for successful client engagement.
• Using trauma‑informed practices responsive to the child and family’s language, race, and culture.
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with community partners, including schools, mental health providers, healthcare organizations, and social service agencies.

Preference will be given to candidates bilingual in Spanish and English.

• Work schedule 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday PST; occasional overtime possible.
• Flexible schedule may be required; hours may vary including evenings and weekends.
• Position assigned to Store Front Office and community sites; office has cubicles, often interrupted work, and high noise levels.
• Regular phone use and electronic processing.
• Travel may be required for business needs or training.
• Transporting and supervising visitation may involve lifting young children and related items.
• Driving at various times and conditions; a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• Good attendance pattern and use of paid leave to ensure coverage.
• Interaction with people who may have experienced trauma; stressful situations requiring quick decision‑making; fast‑paced environment with evolving policies.
• Repetitive motions, prolonged sitting, daily computer use.

• Criminal history and background check will be conducted for finalists; adverse findings may lead to disqualification.
• No visa sponsorship; I‑9 form required within three days of hire; E‑Verify used.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (up to the top of the salary range).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Veterans and Oregon National Guard service members who meet qualifications will receive candidate preference.

• This is a permanent, full‑time position represented by SEIU.
• Recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.
• Salary range listed is non‑PERS monthly salary; PERS members will receive a 6.95% increase.