Posted in Nonprofit - Social Services 30+ days ago.
Type: Part-Time
Vision Statement
Options Counseling and Family Services supports the health, safety, equity, and well-being of our clients, families, employees, and communities.
Mission Statement
In partnership with members of the communities we serve, Options Counseling and Family Services promotes safety, healing, and empowerment for individuals and families.
Benefits
Options offers many benefits for our full-time employees (full-time is any employee working 30 hours per week or more). A list of all our benefits can be found on our website, here: https://wp.options.org/employment/benefits/
Highlights:
General Description:
The Family Support Specialist provides services to families that are referred through DHS/Self Sufficiency to enhance family stability and support workforce readiness. Provides a comprehensive screening to determine immediate needs. Provides skills training to children, adolescents and adults to address immediate needs. Develops and implements effective service plan. Collaborates with community partners and connects families to relevant resources to support progress. This person may also be cross-trained to work as a Youth Mentor, as needed. This position will be based mainly in Clatsop County, but will also have some clients in Columbia County and will need to travel approximately once a week. Ability to travel to families homes and communities required*
Schedule/Hours:
This position is anticipated to be part-time (20 hours/week). The actual hours worked may vary daily depending on the needs of the referring agency or individual client families. Some weeks may need more than 20 hours/week in response to client needs, referrals, or other factors.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bilingual in Spanish/English (must pass an assessment to qualify). Two years' experience working with at-risk families within the last five year or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience. Effective working with families in which children have experienced abuse or neglect has occurred. Must have respectful, open, unbiased, accepting attitude toward clients and their families. Relate effectively with children, adolescents, parents, staff and the community. Pass a DHS background check and/or fingerprinting. Maintain client confidentiality. Must have a valid Oregon drivers license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.*
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree of Science in social work, psychology, or counseling. Knowledge of dynamics of high-risk families including sexual abuse, substance use, and domestic violence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
50% - Direct Service
35% - Case Coordination
15% - Documentation
Working Conditions:
* Positions that require driving clients must maintain vehicle insurance as required by law, with a minimum of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000 personal auto liability coverage (proof of insurance will be required).
**Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable applicants with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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