Limited Duration | Temporary Lodging Family Time Coordinator | Social Service Assistant

About the Role

The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking a Temporary Lodging Family Time Coordinator to join the Child Welfare team in the La Grande office. This role supports family reunification and healing by supervising visits, ensuring child safety, and helping families strengthen their bonds through positive shared experiences. This is a limited duration position ending 6/30/2027, eligible for health benefits, leave accrual, and union representation.

Summary of Duties

• Work across all child welfare program areas as part of the service delivery team
• Ensure the supervision and safety of children in temporary lodging settings
• Support the temporary lodging team with daily operations and child-specific needs
• Transport children as needed for appointments, school, or other case plan needs
• Contribute to risk and safety assessments and related decision-making
• Provide observations and interactions that inform comprehensive child and family assessments, safety plans, and supervision plans
• Prepare notes for court testimony
• Support child placement efforts by helping maintain stable placements in resource parent homes or in-home placements with parents
• Bridge short-term gaps that help sustain placements and align with the agency's vision for system transformation

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• 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 conducting work that requires attention to detail, particularly when creating or reviewing documents
• Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to engage with a variety of people, de-escalate tense situations, and be assertive when necessary
• Experience working successfully both with a team and independently, while managing your time efficiently
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly, concisely, and thoroughly with minimal spelling or grammar issues
• Demonstrated ability to work well with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and showcase intercultural competency

Working Conditions

• Work conducted in offices, participants' homes, and other community sites such as hospitals or hotels
• Work hours may vary based on service needs, with occasional compensated overtime including evening and weekend shifts
• Occasional travel required—including overnight trips—for meetings, trainings, and case-related activities, some during hazardous weather conditions
• Interactions with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions
• Stressful situations requiring quick decision-making skills

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning
• Cost of Living Adjustments
• Annual salary increases (until reaching the top of the listed salary range)
• Amazing benefits package
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program