Family Time Coordinator (Social Service Assistant) Bilingual English​/Spanish Required

Family Time Coordinator (Social Service Assistant) Bilingual English/Spanish Required

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! Imagine an opportunity to help families by ensuring they are able to spend quality family time together. Imagine a position where every day is unique and your ability to adapt and be flexible is valued. If you're looking for interesting workdays and a chance to make a difference, this Family Time Coordinator position may be for you!

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.

We are seeking a Family Time Coordinator (Social Service Assistant) | Bilingual English/Spanish required to join our dedicated Child Welfare (CW) team in Hillsboro.

Bilingual requirement (English/Spanish)

This position is bilingual and requires duties to be carried out in both English and Spanish. The job offer will be contingent upon passing test(s) evaluating your proficiency in the bilingual requirements of the position. This position may receive a 5% differential pay based on passing the required language test.

Summary of Duties

As a Family Time Coordinator you will:

• Gather and Document Information:
  Collect and record information from the caseworker, children, parents, relatives, case providers, schools, and other relevant resources to plan family time visits.
• Review Family Time Agreements:
  Meet with parents and caregivers to review family time agreements and guidelines, suggesting community resources as needed.
• Supervise Family Time:
  Supervise family time in an office or community setting, documenting relevant information. This ensures the safety and well-being of the children during these interactions.
• Transport Children:
  Assist with transporting children and parents/guardians to family time visits and other necessary appointments.
• Collaborate with Caseworkers:
  Work closely with caseworkers to assess the details of family time supervision. Recommend services needed for case planning and relay important information about the children and their families or caregivers

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Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must be bilingual in Spanish and English. A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

• 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.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience building collaborative partnerships with community organizations and providing culturally responsive, customer-focused services to diverse populations.
• Experience interacting professionally and effectively with individuals of diverse identities, cultures, ethnicities, and abilities while promoting equitable and inclusive services.
• Experience building rapport with clients and effectively responding to emotionally escalated or crisis situations using trauma-informed and person-centered approaches.
• Experience maintaining accurate, timely, and objective case documentation, including observations and case notes, using electronic case management systems.

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

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.

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