SOESD - Family Intervention Specialist

Family Support and Connections (FS&C) is seeking a Family Intervention Specialist to join our team.
FS&C services are designed to strengthen families so they can thrive and become self-reliant. FS&C Intervention Specialists work toward this goal by building trusting relationships that recognize the challenges that can impede growth, while helping families identify their own strengths that can help them move forward.
FS&C Specialists have a deep knowledge of ODHS and community services that are available, and work as collaborative partners with many different agencies to tailor assistance to best meet the needs of individual families. FS&C Specialists work with families that are experiencing a wide range of challenges, including disability and mental health issues, addiction, housing, education, domestic violence, involvement with law enforcement, and issues with children and parenting.

FSC&C Specialists have the skills needed to offer support either directly or by connecting families to services, providing a lifeline to families and their children who are at risk.
There is a deep need for this level of support, and the FS&C approach has proven to be effective and successful. Matching the level of assistance to families  needs and then supporting them step-by-step to manage their lives on their own is a powerful model.
If you have a passion towards supporting and strengthening families, have proven ability to effectively build relationships and deliver a high level of service, and are able to work independently and professionally, we encourage you to apply for this position.
About SOESD

Southern Oregon ESD has locations in the Rogue Valley and Klamath County. The Rogue Valley is the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, and fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Klamath Falls offers a unique blend of affordability, outdoor recreation, and community, making it an appealing option for those seeking a rural lifestyle. Klamath County is proudly the home of Crater Lake National Park. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, outdoor sports are unlimited for all ages and all seasons.
Family Intervention Specialist


Position Goal: Provide individual and/or group assessment, career/life planning, self-sufficiency planning, barrier removal, and intervention services.
Duties And Responsibilities

• Meet with participants individually and/or in groups to identify barriers, including issues related to housing, transportation, substance abuse, domestic violence, addictions, mental health issues, employment, and self-sufficiency and/or skill/knowledge development related to healthy families and child development.
• Refer and assist participants in obtaining additional community resources to address identified barriers.
• Assist participants in developing functional life skills to better manage aspects of their lives, including health, addictions, childcare, financial, and relationship challenges. Provide appropriate ongoing and follow-up support and assistance to participants.
• Provide communication skills training to participants to assist them in building better relationships with significant people in their lives, including family, friends, co-workers, and employers.
• Provide one-on-one training and facilitate group classes to educate on child development, stress management, self-regulation, communication skills, and/or other social skills.
• Facilitate groups to offer support, validation, and encouragement to assist individuals in building their own support network.
• Deliver services to participants in a variety of locations, including school settings, DHS offices, community organization facilities, and program offices.
• Transport participants to appointments and attend appointments with clients and/or coordinate appointments to offer support and guidance, if needed.
• Assess participant service needs through individual and/or group interviews, testing, and observation, and create a plan and/or recommended plan to overcome assessed needs.
• Complete written individual plans that reflect participant goals to reach self-sufficiency. Coordinate service strategies with other community service providers as needed. Input and retrieve data in the TRACS and other relevant data systems.
• Manage individual caseload and/or assigned tasks within program/project parameters such as budget, service plan, performance plan, regulations, policies, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Attend ongoing meetings with SOESD and community partners to provide the best plans and services for participants.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately.
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with SOESD employees, local education agency representatives, and others contacted during the course of the workday.
• Follow established SOESD policies and…