Family Time Coordinator (Social Service Assistant)

About the role

The Oregon Department of Human Services seeks a Family Time Coordinator to assist Oregonians in person, particularly in rural Eastern Oregon. This role involves ensuring children's safety and well-being during visits and transport, providing transportation support, keeping accurate records, and implementing visitation agreements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children's safety and well-being during visits and transport, addressing any issues and documenting outcomes.
• Provide transportation support for children and others associated with the case, supporting their emotional needs.
• Keep accurate records, prepare court notes, provide feedback to service workers, and participate in meetings and conferences.
• Implement and manage individual visitation agreements and safety plans by coordinating with case workers, clients, and caregivers.
• Plan visit schedules, locations, supervision levels, and safety measures using information from various sources.
• Review and explain visitation agreements and guidelines to clients, family members, and caregivers.
• Communicate visitation expectations and respond to post-visit inquiries from caregivers and family members.

Requirements

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

Essential Attributes

• Experience using organizational skills, prioritization, and time management to meet deadlines.
• Experience using various computer systems or databases, including Microsoft 365 programs.
• Experience completing tasks that demand meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience evaluating information to make informed decisions and guide actions.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Experience in articulating observations and communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Benefits

• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Amazing benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Schedule

This is an in-person position in the John Day, Oregon Branch. Your work will be conducted in our John Day office and will assist Oregonians that come in physically into the office, participant's homes, and other community sites. Occasional travel is required for attending meetings, trainings, and other case related activities. Some travel may be in hazardous weather conditions. Employee will work a professional work week Monday- Friday 8 AM- 5PM; hours of work may fluctuate based on service needs. Occasional, compensated overtime may be required, including evening and weekend work.

Pay

$4,124 - $5,714 per year.