Social Service Assistant – Generalist – Case Aide
| Company | Oregon State Government |
|---|---|
| Location | Springfield, OR, USA |
| Salary | $4300 – $5965 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
- One year 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 (i.e., 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).
Responsibilities
- Gather and document information from the caseworker, children, parents, relatives, case providers, schools and other resources to plan family time visits.
- Meet with clients, family members and caregivers to review family time agreements and guidelines.
- Supervise family time visits between children, parents and family members in an office setting or in a community setting.
- Observe family time and take case notes.
- Transport children to visits, medical appointments, social services or other agency related appointments as required.
- Collaborate with Caseworkers to assess level and location of family time supervision on an on-going basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience conducting work that requires attention to detail, particularly when creating or reviewing documents.
- Demonstrated experience in communication skills, including engaging with a variety of people, de-escalating tense situations, and to be assertive when necessary.
- Experience working successfully both with a team and independently, while managing your time efficiently.
- The demonstrated experience to work well with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and showcase intercultural competency.
- Experience using time management, organization, and prioritization skills to meet deadlines.
- Experience identifying problems and solutions through a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach.