Youth Permanency Specialist – (Remote in Lane County, OR)

Boys & Girls Aid is committed to recruiting hiring and retaining a diverse staff with a variety of backgrounds. We honor your unique experiences perspectives and identities. We are an inclusive community dedicated to investing in relationships and authentically valuing others.

As a Youth Permanency Specialist youll work directly with youth and families to help them understand their permanency needs process their history and strengthen the relationships that support longterm connection.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary $20.60 - $22.00/hour
• Flexible schedule to meet position demands
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Missiondriven culture focused on youth permanency and social justice

What Youll Do

• Review case plans evaluations and background materials to understand each youths needs
• Collaborate with ODHS staff caregivers CASA volunteers and community partners
• Provide direct services using models such as:
  • 357 Model and Life Story Work
  • Traumainformed parenting strategies (including Collaborative Problem Solving)
  • Engagement with natural supports and family members
• Support youth in exploring their permanency goals processing losses and rebuilding connections
• Facilitate clarification work visits and relationship transitions
• Support resource families in preparing youth for reunification adoption guardianship or longterm foster care
• Maintain timely case notes reports and documentation
• Participate in team meetings professional development and agency trainings (including some inperson meetings at Portland headquarters)

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree 2 years of experience in social work counseling psychology or a related field
  • OR equivalent education and experience
• Familiarity with the ODHS Child Welfare system child development and traumainformed care
• Experience supporting youth with behavioral developmental and socialemotional needs
• Strong communication skills-verbal written and interpersonal
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and empathy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management systems (including ETO)
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel regularly within Lane County
• Valid drivers license auto insurance and acceptable driving record
• Ability to provide official or unofficial transcripts

Preferred:

• Direct service experience with youth and families
• Lived or professional experience with foster care
• Bilingual/bicultural (English/Spanish)

Ready to make a difference Apply today!

Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.