Multiple Opening – Family Time Coordinator – Social Service Assistant
| Company | Oregon State Government |
|---|---|
| Location | Hillsboro, OR, USA, Beaverton, OR, USA |
| Salary | $4023 – $5575 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- 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).
- Knowledge of child development, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, behavior management and trauma impact.
- 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.
- Embrace a willingness to explore and understand diverse individuals, their personal experiences, and cultural backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, oversee, and record family interactions among children, parents, and relatives either in an office or community environment.
- Maintain detailed notes from observations and offer constructive feedback.
- Advocate for family time that is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and least restrictive to support children’s ties to their family, culture, and community.
- Assist parents in recognizing and expressing their children’s needs, as well as preparing them for their children’s responses.
- Recognize and highlight the strengths of parents in caring for and meeting the needs of each child.
- Help enhance the caseworker’s ability to engage with families.
- Foster a positive rapport and supportive relationship between the caseworker and the family.
- Contribute to risk and safety assessments, as well as comprehensive child and family assessments, to aid in developing a case plan with the family.
- Support casework decision-making and key activities aimed at promoting change and evaluating client progress.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred – not required.