Limited | Temporary Lodging Family Time Coordinator | Social Service Assistant

Position Title

Limited Duration | Temporary Lodging Family Time Coordinator | Social Service Assistant

Initial Posting Date

09/03/2026

Final date to receive applications

09/17/2026

Agency

Department of Human Services

Salary Range

$4,124 - $5,714

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Limited Duration | Temporary Lodging Family Time Coordinator | Social Service Assistant

Job Description

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 using your social work skills to help families strengthen their bonds and create positive shared experiences. As a Family Time Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in supporting family reunification and healing—one visit at a time. With each day bringing new challenges and opportunities, your adaptability, empathy, and trauma-informed approach will be valued and essential. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this could be the role for you.

We are currently seeking to fill a Limited Duration Temporary Lodging Family Time Coordinator (Social Service Assistant) to join our Child Welfare team in the La Grande office. La Grande is in rural Eastern Oregon.

• Limited Duration to end 6/30/2027.
• Limited Duration positions are eligible for health benefits, leave accrual, and are represented by a union.

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.

As a Temporary Lodging Family Time Coordinator, You Will

• Work across all child welfare program areas as part of the service delivery team.
• Ensure the supervision and safety of children in temporary lodging settings.
• Support the temporary lodging team with daily operations and child‑specific needs.
• Transport children as needed for appointments, school or other case plan needs.
• Contribute to risk and safety assessments and related decision‑making.
• Provide observations and interactions that inform comprehensive child and family assessments, safety plans, and supervision plans.
• Prepare notes for court testimony.
• Support child placement efforts by helping maintain stable placements in resource parent homes or in‑home placements with parents.
• Bridge short‑term gaps that help sustain placements and align with the agency’s vision for system transformation.

Interested in learning more? Here are some testimonials from current ODHS Workers.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• An associate degree in any field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Attributes

We are seeking candidates with:

• Experience conducting work that requires attention to detail, particularly when creating or reviewing documents.
• Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to engage with a variety of people, the ability to de‑escalate tense situations, and the ability to be assertive when necessary.
• Experience working successfully both with a team and independently, while managing your time efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly, concisely, and thoroughly with minimal spelling or grammar issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with people from a wide variety of…