Family Time Coordinator – Social Service Assistant
| Company | Oregon State Government |
|---|---|
| Location | Salem, OR, USA |
| Salary | $4023 – $5575 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, 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’s degree in a field not closely related to Social Work/Human Services & 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
- Ensure the safety and well-being of people during supervised Family Time and while in transit.
- Gather, review, and document information from multiple resources to help prepare custom Visit and Contact Plans that are unique for each family.
- Meet with parents, children, family members and caregivers to review the Contact Plan, family time agreements, expectations, and guidelines.
- Schedule, facilitate and supervise family time visits between children, parents, and family members. This may be in an office or community setting.
- Document Family Time in the agency’s electronic records system and communicate as needed to caseworkers, supervisors, resource parents, and family members.
- Transport children and/or adults to visits, medical appointments, social services, school, 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
- 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.