School Team Family Coach Human Services Case Manager Bilingual EnglishSpanish Preferred
School Team Family Coach Human Services Case Manager Bilingual EnglishSpanish Preferred
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Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
04/11/2025Application Deadline:
04/20/2025Agency:
Department of Human ServicesSalary Range:
$4715 $6866Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
School Team Family Coach (Human Services Case Manager). Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.Job Description:
The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by ourEquity North Starand our vision for a positiveRiSE organizational culturethat advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups women individuals with disabilities veterans LGBTQIA2S community members and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
Opportunity awaits! Join our dynamic Engagement Team at the District 2 PortlandNE Glisan Street Self Sufficiency Office and make a meaningful impact as a School Team Family Coach!
This position involves travel between schools within the District 2/Multnomah County community. The work environment is dynamic and constantly evolving. The School Team Family Coach will collaborate with professionals in partner school buildings offering support and information to families through various outreach activities including the TANF program and initiatives aimed at supporting students academic success. A strong understanding of working with multiple partners and within school environments is essential.
This position requests duties to be done in both English and Spanish but not required. This position may receive a 5 differential pay based on passing the required language test.
Summary of Duties
As a School Team Family Coach (Human Service Case Manager) you will:
- Conduct interviews to assess family needs and determine eligibility for program benefits and complete applications and issue appropriate support when eligible.
- Engage families to evaluate strengths develop individualized case plans and outline steps toward selfsufficiency basic needs fulfillment and childrens academic success.
- Monitor family progress needs and makes necessary modifications to the case plan and support schools student engagement plan as needed.
- Initiate and participate in case staffing school attendance/resource team meetings and facilitating employment readiness life skills training and job search support.
- Assist with crisis and safety planning for individuals experiencing domestic violence.
- Explore alternate resources and link clients to community services and may also assist with supporting resources and services within the community.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelors degree in a Behavioral Science Social Science or a closely related field
OR
- A Bachelors degree in any field and one year 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 disabilities prevention health cultural competencies inadequate housing)
OR
- An Associate degree in a Behavioral Science Social Science or a closely related field AND two years 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 disabilities prevention health cultural competencies inadequate housing)
OR
- Three years 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 disabilities prevention health cultural competencies inadequate housing).
Must have a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record. For individuals needing an ADA accommodation to meet this requirement you will need to be able to provide alternate method of transportation.
Candidates must clearly demonstrate meeting the minimum qualifications (What you need to qualify) in their submitted resume or application. This is best done by submitting a complete (long version) resume and/or application with all work experience including all job duties education and relevant volunteer work.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
1Experience working with families that find it challenging to express themselves verbally.
2Experience working in the human/social service field interviewing and engaging families to gather personal and sensitive information determine eligibility for agency programs and benefits and support them in navigating their case plan.
3Experience creating and maintaining written documentation of activities concerning individual client cases.
4Strong communication skills including the ability to establish boundaries uphold agency policies and help clients and partners set realistic goals.
5Experience explaining complex rules regulations processes and procedures both verbally and in written communications while demonstrating respect preserving dignity and a passion to serve families.
Application instructions & requirements
Your work history profile cover letter and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and demonstrate your skills lived and/or work experience that shows you are an excellent candidate for the position.
- Attach a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications requirements and essential attributes for the position but its not required.
- Please upload a resume or complete the work history profile. Please make sure your application materials resume and job history are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
- Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
- If you are not a current State of Oregon employee view this application instructional video.
- After you submit your application you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.
- The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments examinations and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
Working Conditions
- Position is fast paced at times.
- High volume of individual and family contact.
- You will work with a diverse range of families students community partners and education professionals responding with compassion and professionalism through a culturally responsive and traumainformed lens.
- You will have contact with a range of people including some who may be experiencing emotional and financial stress.
- You will work with domestic violence survivors. These situations may be stressful and understanding selfcare and available resources are important.
- Employees work is conducted in schools and other community sites.
- Hours of work may vary from day to day and may include evenings and weekends.
- Your work schedule will be 8 a.m. 5 p.m. PST Monday Friday. Occasionally you will need to adjust your schedule based on service need.
- This position requires flexibility to work various hours to flex in/out to allow for attending local events.
- Must have a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record. For individuals needing an ADA accommodation to meet this requirement you will need to be able to provide alternate method of transportation.
- This is not a remote position.
Background Checks and Requirements
- If selected as a finalist we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.
- The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use EVerify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
- ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
- Cost of Living Adjustments.
- Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
- Amazing benefits package.
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Employment Preference
Veterans preference:
- Veterans preference information.
- How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.
General Information
- This is a permanent fulltime position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.
Contact Information
We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) application questions or jobspecific questions.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
