Family Parenting Support Specialist

4 days ago


Portland, Oregon, United States Native American Youth And Family Center Full time
Job Summary

Native American Youth And Family Center seeks a dedicated and compassionate professional to serve as our Family Parenting Support Advocate. This role provides direct service to clients, leading six month long cohorts for Parenting in 2 Worlds workshops.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing a caseload of clients, facilitating trainings, and utilizing a case management database. They will be able to stay composed and exercise good judgment in stressful situations, and have a warm, respectful, and professional tone in their written and in-person communication.

The Family Parenting Support Advocate will facilitate two or more Parenting in 2 Worlds cohorts per year, recruit and enroll participants, and organize and lead weekly workshops. They will also network with community partners and the Oregon Department of Human Services' Child Welfare Division to build relationships and recruit program participants.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate Parenting in 2 Worlds cohorts and recruit participants
  • Manage a caseload of 10-12 families for six months after the workshops end
  • Coordinate with ODHS caseworkers to provide more intensive services to support families
  • Complete daily data entry and maintain case files
  • Maintain confidentiality and afford all clients dignity and respect

Requirements:

  • Experience in child welfare or social services
  • Ability to facilitate trainings and lead workshops
  • Utilization of a case management database
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Valid Oregon or Washington driver's license

Native American Youth And Family Center is committed to building a work environment that respects and inspires every community member. We strongly encourage Native people to apply, as well as members of other historically marginalized groups.



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