Youth Permanency Specialist

1 week ago

Portland, United States Boys & Girls Aid Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

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

Black, Indigenous, people of color, people with disabilities, and people with non-dominant gender identities who may not believe they meet all of the described qualifications are encouraged to apply.


Boys & Girls Aid in Portland, OR is looking to hire a Youth Permanency Specialist. Do you have experience working with children in foster care? Can you provide individualized support and coaching to resource (foster) families? Do you want flexible hours, autonomy in your work and a positive team of coworkers? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position

This Youth Permanency Specialist position earns a competitive salary starting at $20.60 - $22.00/hr. Spanish-speaking staff are eligible for an 8% salary increase. We provide excellent benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D insurance, flexible time off, holiday pay, an employee assistance program, and a 403(b)-retirement plan with 4% organization contribution after 6 months of employment, and our agency qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today


ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS AID


Founded in 1885, we are focused on family permanency. Our mission is to make sure that every child in foster care grows up in a family. We teach and model healthy environments, invest in relationships, and work to cultivate the best opportunities for children. As we focus on building positive and long-lasting relationships, we strive to create a formidable foundation for the youth we serve. As a member of the Boys & Girls Aid team, you will have an opportunity to promote social justice for youth who are in foster care, are involved with juvenile justice, or are experiencing homelessness.

Each employee plays a direct role in adding value to those we serve. We understand that how we treat our employees reflects on their performance. We strive to show our staff how much they are valued through a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer a work-life balance within the company

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A YOUTH PERMANENCY SPECIALIST

As a Youth Permanency Specialist, you will engage with youth to better understand their permanency needs using play and therapeutic activities. Utilize the 3-5-7© and Life Story Work models to support youth in processing their history, grieving losses and rebuilding relationships. Provide coaching, support and psychoeducation to caregivers related to permanency and trauma-informed parenting strategies such as Collaborative Problem Solving. Support and facilitate relationship stability between youth and caregivers. Participate in child/youth team meetings and effectively collaborate with others on child/youth teams. You will make a difference in the lives of children and families which will give you an incredible sense of purpose and that is why you will love your job


QUALIFICATIONS FOR A YOUTH PERMANENCY SPECIALIST

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field plus four (4) years of experience in social work, counseling or psychology, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
  • Must have access to reliable transportation to visit clients at various locations.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and prior experience in providing services to children and families who are receiving services from the Oregon Department of Human Service.
  • Bi-lingual/bi-cultural in English and Spanish highly desired.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR NON-PROFIT TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this direct care job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you

For additional questions, please contact Alesscia Holmes@ aholmes@boysandgirlsaid.org

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

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