Family Time Coordinator; Social Services Assistant Bilingual ; English & Spanish
Listed on 2026-05-28
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Social Work
Community Health, Child Development/Support, Bilingual
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
Position Title
Family Time Coordinator (Social Services Assistant) Bilingual Preferred (English & Spanish)
Job Description
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! Are you passionate about engaging with families and communities? Are you committed to ensuring the well-being of others and offering them support? Would you enjoy working with a team that is dedicated to serving children, families, and communities? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Are you fluent in English & Spanish? Our diverse communities benefit from bilingual support. While not a requirement, preference will be given to candidates who possess this valuable skill.
Summary Of Duties
As a Family Time Coordinator, you will:
- Implement the individual visitation agreement by meeting with the case worker, client and care giver.
- 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 the visit and during transportation.
- Transport children from substitute care placement to the visitation site. May transport children inter- or intrastate for permanent foster care, guardianship, pre-adoptive home visits or to return children to the State with legal jurisdiction.
- Support emotional needs of the child by explaining the purpose of the transport and answering the child’s questions.
- Keep accurate observations and supervision notes and document these notes in OR-Kids.
- Prepare notes for court testimony. SSA notes can be subpoenaed and SSA may be required to testify at court hearings.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
We are looking for candidates with:
- Experienced in accurately documenting client interactions, case notes, and service outcomes, as well as presenting clear verbal summaries to colleagues, supervisors, and external partners to inform case planning and decision-making.
- Experience mentoring and engaging with families to identify and implement strategies for successful client engagement.
- Experience using trauma-informed practices that are responsive to the child and family’s language, race, and culture.
- Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with community partners, including schools, mental health providers, healthcare organizations, and social service agencies, to coordinate comprehensive support for children and families.
Attention all candidates! A cover letter is required. 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.
- Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. If you are selected as the final candidate and a degree is listed as a minimum qualification for the position, please be prepared to provide verification of your completed education before moving forward in the hiring process.
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