Initial Posting Date:

03/21/2024

Application Deadline:

04/07/2024

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$3,218 - $4,755

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Family Time Coordinator (Social Service Assistant)

Job Description:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency with the Equity North Star as our guide toward our vision of an agency free of racism, discrimination and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and all to apply.

Do you have a passion for strengthening families and helping others? Imagine the rewarding opportunity to help families create memories and spend quality time together. By supporting caseworkers and handling administrative duties, you’ll play a vital role in making a meaningful difference. If you're looking for interesting workdays and a chance to make a difference, this part-time Family Time Coordinator position may be for you!

Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), A place to belong and make a difference!

• When you join the ODHS , you join a community of over 10,000 employees dedicated to serving and helping Oregonians achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice, and preserve dignity.

• Connect with ODHS Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and find a place to belong, build community and participate in shared learning. ERGs are employee-driven committees that support each other as well as the ODHS’ overall mission and vision.

• We are committed to building an antiracist and equitable agency. Equity is foundational to our role as a human services agency and we are committed to integrating equity into all we do. The Equity North Star has four points that explain the agency's goals related to equity, inclusion, and racial justice.

• We know that life is unpredictable and ODHS cares about keeping you well. Enjoy a work-life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, and competitive benefits packages including health, dental, vision and much more!

Your duties at a glance

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.

As a Family Time Coordinator, you will:

• Supervise, observe, and document family time between children, parents and family members in an office setting or in a community setting.

• Keep accurate observation/supervision notes and provide feedback.

• Support children's connection to their family, culture, and community by continuously advocating for family time that is trauma-informed, least restrictive, and culturally responsive.

• Help parents to identify and articulate their children's needs and help prepare parents for their children's reactions.

• Acknowledge the parents' strengths in caring for and meeting each child’s needs.

• Support the ability of the caseworker to engage with families.

• Support the rapport or the helping relationship between the caseworker and the family.

• Support the development of a case plan with the family by contributing to risk and safety assessments as well as comprehensive child and family assessments.

• Support casework decision-making and essential casework activities designed to facilitate change and evaluate client progress.

• Actively seek to achieve the DHS core values of integrity, stewardship, responsibility, respect, professionalism, innovation and service equity.

What you need to qualify

• One year of experience assisting professionals in one or more specialized social programs such as family services, children services, senior services, mental or developmental disability services, substance abuse programs, juvenile corrections programs or occupational skills programs, OR

• Possession of a current certification in child development, early childhood education, addiction counseling preparation or juvenile corrections, OR

• 45 quarter hours, or 30 semester hours of college course work in sociology, psychology, early childhood education, criminal justice, human services, juvenile corrections, or occupational skills training, OR

• An associate degree in a field not closely related to social work/human services AND six months of human services-related experience (e.g. work providing assistance to individuals and groups with issues such as economically disadvantaged, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, mental or physical disabilities, juvenile prevention, health, cultural competencies, and/or inadequate housing).

Essential attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Must have an understanding of the key elements of child development, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, behavior management and the impact of trauma knowledge.

• Experience working both independently and within a team.

• Experience using critical thinking skills to make quick decisions while maintaining a professional and collaborative posture.

• Experience articulating observations and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Experience conducting work that requires attention to detail, particularly when creating or reviewing documents.

• Experience mentoring and engaging with families to identify and implement strategies for successful client engagement.

• Openness to learning about diverse individuals and a commitment to equity and antiracism work.

Please be sure to clearly describe how you meet these attributes within your application materials. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process.

Working conditions

• Your work will be conducted in the office and in the community. Remote work is NOT available for this position.

• Frequent travel around the county is required. Occasionally, you may have travel that is outside of county and to neighboring states; and to drive in inclement weather and hazardous conditions when transporting.

• This position requires a worker with physical mobility including climbing stairs, lifting children, or be required to lift up to 40 pounds.

• Your hours of work may fluctuate based on service needs. Occasional compensated overtime will be required, including evening and weekend work.

• You may interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.

• You may walk into stressful situations that require quick decision-making skills to ensure safety of those being serviced and own physical safety. This may also be trauma inducing.

How to apply

Your work history profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and demonstrate your skills, lived and/or work experience that shows you are an excellent candidate for the position.

A complete (long version) resume or application with detailed job duties listed is the best way to show that you meet the minimum requirements or possess transferrable skills for this position.

• Please upload a resume/cover letter or complete the work history profile. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. In your cover letter, please demonstrate how you meet the essential attributes for the position (see the Essential Attributes section above). Failure to submit a cover letter may disqualify candidate from further consideration.

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

• If you are not a current State of Oregon employee, view this application instructional video .

• After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.

Additional requirements

• Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history and abuse check. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.

• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.

Helpful information

• This is permanent position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

• Have questions about Workday, and want some tips on understanding the state application process? Check out our Oregon job opportunities page.

• If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Amanda Alvarado at amanda.k.alvarado@odhs.oregon.gov. Please be sure to include the job requisition number.