Family Engagement Specialist

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

Boys & Girls Aid is an anti-racist LGBTQIA2S positive organization.

This position is primarily remote and serves most counties in Douglas Coos Curry Josephine Jackson Klamath and Lake Counties. The position requires travel throughout the region and candidates may reside anywhere within the covered counties.

Boys & Girls Aidis looking to hire afull-time Family Engagement Specialist in Southern Oregon.

Are you an effective communicator who builds strong positive relationships Are you passionate about helping children find permanent loving homes If yes this could be the perfect role for you!

Why Join Us

• Pay: $21.60 - $22.00 per hour
• Medical dental life insurance AD&D insurance
• Flexible time off and holiday pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with 4% organization contribution after 6 months
• Agency qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness

About Boys & Girls Aid

Founded in 1885 our mission is to ensure every child in foster care grows up in a family. We teach and model healthy environments invest in relationships and create opportunities for children. As part of our team you will promote social justice for youth in foster care juvenile justice or experiencing homelessness.

We value our employees through open communication transparency and addition to competitive pay and benefits we offer a healthy work-life balance.

What Youll Do

As a Family Engagement Specialist you will:

• Locate and engage relatives kin and community members connected to children in foster care
• Review ODHS case records to identify supportive adults
• Partner with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)
• Support safe healthy permanent relationships between children and families
• Help strengthen childrens sense of belonging and stability
• Collaborate with youth families ODHS staff resource families and community partners
• Handle multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

What Were Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field 2 years experience in social work counseling psychology or related area
• A minimum of 4 years of direct work experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid drivers license good driving record
• Must be able to driveownvehicle regularly according to case load during the daylight andnight.
• Spanish bilingual skills are a plus but not for success in this role

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

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