Family Engagement Specialist and Certifier (Social Service Specialist 1)
Family Engagement Specialist and Certifier (Social Service Specialist 1)
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Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
05/02/2025Application Deadline:
05/12/2025Agency:
Department of Human ServicesSalary Range:
$4833 $7407Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Family Engagement Specialist and Certifier (Social Service Specialist 1)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! Empower families build connections and create lasting change become a Family Engagement Specialist and Certifier today!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families As a Family Engagement Specialist and Certifier you will have the unique opportunity to build meaningful connections strengthen the connection between children and their extended families and empower families overcome challenges. Your work will help create a ripple effect of positive change strengthening communities one family at a time. Ready to be the difference
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our dedicated Child Welfare Team in Grants Pass as a Family Engagement Specialist and Certifier (Social Service Specialist 1).
Together we can create lasting change!
Summary of Duties
As an employee working within the Child Welfare Program you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oregons most vulnerable children and families. Your dedication will help us achieve the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation that will support children and young adults to be safer healthier experience less trauma and achieve a greater wellbeing.
As a Family Engagement Specialist and Certifier you will:
Family Finding: Work with Child Protective Services and Permanency Caseworkers to identify relatives for placement of children and/or maintain cultural and family of origin connections.
Review screening reports to identify relatives and contact information.
Utilize all available data systems to identify and locate relatives.
Engagement: Engage relatives in understanding the emergency certification process
Engage relatives in understanding the entirety of what it means to be a relative resource parent.
Engage relatives of families currently involved with the Child Welfare system through phone calls mail email and in person to include home visits.
Certification: Evaluate resource home applicants. Interview family and references observe home conditions and assess applicants ability to work with children and their understanding of child abuse and neglect.
Develop a training plan with the certified family in order for the family to meet their training rule requirements and/or to best support the relatives to best safely care for and meet the needs of the children in placement.
Assess and prepare documentation participate in case staffing and seek supervisory review for the approval denial or revocation of a Certificate of Approval for all resource parents or relative caregiver.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelors degree in Human Services or a field related to human service; OR
A bachelors degree unrelated to Human Services and either:
One year of Human Services related experience; OR
Completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency; OR
An associate degree and either:
Two years of Human Services related experience; OR
One year of Human Services related experience and related training coursework or certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
Demonstrated knowledge about crisis intervention conflict resolution behavior management and the impact of trauma.
Knowledge or understanding of child development and the impact of trauma.
Experience defining and explaining complex rules and guidelines in a variety of settings.
Experience effectively engaging with families under challenging and timesensitive circumstances.
Experience communicating complex technical and legal information in an understandable language to people of diverse education language cultural backgrounds and internal and external partners.
Experience navigating technology and multiplecomputer systems including writing/typing long documents to reflect a familys culture strengths struggles and mitigating circumstances.
Experience working in a team as a unit and a larger team (branch/statewide) and communicating.
Attention all candidates! Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.
Please make sure your application materials including your resume and job history (with clear start and end dates for each role) as well as your completed graduation date 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.
Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.
The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) 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.
The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. Immediately after you submit your application be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans preference. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
Working Conditions
Work Locations: Offices homes of participants and community sites.
Travel: Occasional travel for meetings trainings and other case related activities. This includes required occasional overnight travel.
Hours: Regular work week with fluctuating hours; occasional overtime may be needed including evenings and weekends.
OnCall: You may be part of a rotating oncall schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
Physical Requirements: Frequent physical activity including lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting children with car seats.
This role involves handling sensitive topics related to trauma abuse and crises requiring a traumainformed approach that is essential to ensure a safe environment.
You may interact with individuals who have experienced trauma and may have difficulty managing their emotions.
Be prepared for stressful situations that require quick decisionmaking to ensure safety for yourself and others.
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.
Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprintbased criminal records check.
A valid drivers license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
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:
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.
The recruiter for this position is Nadja Rue. If you contact the recruiter please include the job requisition number: REQ179911.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
