Family Engagement Specialist

2 months ago

Rio Grande, United States State of Oregon Full time
Job Overview:

We are committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to foster an equitable agency guided by our vision of eliminating racism, discrimination, and bias. We believe that diverse teams, where everyone can present their authentic selves, are essential for creating a thriving workforce that effectively serves our communities. We encourage applications from individuals belonging to historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others.

Envision a role where you can assist families in cherishing quality time together. Picture a position where each day presents unique challenges and your adaptability is appreciated. If you seek engaging workdays and a chance to make a positive impact, this Family Engagement Specialist role could be the right fit for you.

State of Oregon, a place to belong and make a difference

  • Joining our team means becoming part of a community of over 10,000 dedicated employees focused on helping Oregonians achieve well-being and independence through initiatives that protect, empower, respect choice, and uphold dignity.
  • Connect with our organization to find a sense of belonging, build community, and engage in shared learning. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are committees driven by employees that support one another and align with our overall mission and vision.
  • We are dedicated to creating an antiracist and equitable agency. Equity is fundamental to our role as a human services agency, and we are committed to integrating equity into all our operations.
  • We understand that life can be unpredictable, and we prioritize your well-being. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance, 11 paid holidays annually, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to significantly impact the lives of Oregon's most vulnerable children and families. Your commitment will help us achieve Child Welfare goals that ensure children and young adults are safer, healthier, experience less trauma, and attain greater well-being.

As a Family Engagement Specialist, your duties will include:

  • Information Gathering and Documentation: Collect and document information from caseworkers, children, parents, relatives, case providers, schools, and other relevant sources to plan family engagement activities.
  • Reviewing Family Engagement Agreements: Collaborate with parents and caregivers to review family engagement agreements and guidelines, recommending community resources as necessary.
  • Supervising Family Engagement: Oversee family engagement activities in various settings, documenting relevant information to ensure the safety and well-being of children during these interactions.
  • Transporting Children: Assist in transporting children to family engagement activities and other essential appointments.
  • Collaboration with Caseworkers: Work closely with caseworkers to evaluate the specifics of family engagement supervision, recommend necessary services for case planning, and relay important information regarding children and their families or caregivers.

Qualifications:

  • One year of experience supporting professionals in specialized social programs such as family services, child services, senior services, mental or developmental disability services, substance abuse programs, juvenile corrections programs, or occupational skills programs, or
  • Possession of a current certification in child development, early childhood education, addiction counseling preparation, or juvenile corrections, or
  • 45 quarter hours, or 30 semester hours of college coursework in sociology, psychology, early childhood education, criminal justice, human services, juvenile corrections, or occupational skills training, or
  • An associate degree in a field not closely related to social work/human services and six months of human services-related experience (e.g., providing assistance to individuals and groups facing challenges such as economic disadvantage, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, mental or physical disabilities, juvenile prevention, health, cultural competencies, and/or inadequate housing).

Essential Attributes:

We seek candidates with experience in:

  • Detail-oriented work, particularly in creating or reviewing documents.
  • Defusing emotionally charged situations, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Working effectively both as part of a team and independently while managing time efficiently.
  • Writing clearly and concisely (in plain language) with minimal spelling or grammar errors.
  • Collaborating and engaging with individuals from diverse educational, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds.

Please ensure you clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. These areas will be used to determine which candidates will advance in the selection process.

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