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Family Builder (SOC)/Youth Mentor at Options Counseling and Family Services in Beaverton, Oregon

Posted in Nonprofit - Social Services 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

Sign-on Bonus, starting at $500!

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:


  • Options pays 100% of the cost to cover full-time employees for medical, dental, vision, basic term life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability

  • 403b retirement plan with an agency match

  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) funded by Options to reimburse employees for a percentage of medical expenses related to employees' deductible

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Expense accounts are available

  • Generous Paid Time-Off (PTO) policy that allows employees to earn up to four weeks in the first year of employment

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 100% funded by Options

General Description Family Builder:

Provides services to families in which children are at risk of out-of-home placement, children are reuniting with families after out-of-home placement, children are currently in out-of-home placement, and/or foster or adoptive families who have children experiencing disruptive placements. Provides skills training to adults, children, and adolescents to address safety concerns. Implements effective service plan in collaboration with ODHS caseworker and family members. Adheres to ODHS contract requirements. Ability to travel and transport clients to families homes and communities required*

General Description Youth Mentor:

The Youth Mentor develops a collaborative problem-solving approach with youth after a complete assessment of skills, resources, strengths, and needs has been made. The Youth Mentor tailors the services offered to enhance the youths opportunities to be successful in gaining the skills needed to be integrated in the community or stepping down to a less restrictive environment. Interventions are structured to facilitate behavioral changes that support the goals in the plan, which is created by the referring caseworker. The interventions are designed to help the youth learn how to perform concrete, definable tasks that have been identified as skill deficits. Ability to travel to families homes and communities required. Evening and weekend hours to be expected.

Schedule/Hours:

This position is anticipated to be full-time (40 hours/week). However, some weeks may have fewer scheduled hours. The actual hours worked may vary daily depending on the needs of the referring agency or individual client families. Some overtime may be required and approved by your supervisor in response to client needs, referrals, or other factors.

Here's what you need to qualify:

The State of Oregon is requiring all Healthcare Providers and Healthcare Staff in Healthcare Settings to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series by October 18, 2021 or six weeks after FDA approval of the vaccines, whichever is later. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exemption/accommodation before beginning work. For more information, visit OAR 333-019-0010

Minimum Qualifications:

At least two years of experience providing direct services to youth, basic knowledge of child development, and work with disadvantaged individuals and families. Strong understanding of available community resources and supports. Effective working with families in which abuse or neglect has occurred. Pass a criminal background check and/or fingerprinting. Must have respectful, open, unbiased, accepting attitude toward clients and their families. Relate effectively with children, adolescents, parents, staff and the community. Maintain client confidentiality. Must have a valid Oregon drivers license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.*

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in social work, psychology or counseling. Two years experience working with at-risk families within the last five years. Knowledge of dynamics of high-risk families including sexual abuse, substance use, and domestic violence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Family Builder:

50% - Direct Service


  • Help family members overcome barriers and identify strengths to meet the child(ren)s needs for safety, permanency, and well-being

  • Maintain and carry out all scheduled appointments

  • Collaborate with ODHS and follow the identified case plan

  • Utilize Motivational Interviewing, Wraparound, Collaborative Problem Solving, and other evidence-based practices

  • Refer client to supportive services to supplement services as appropriate

  • Work a flexible schedule to meet families needs and be available for crisis consultation

  • Provide interventions that are family-focused, culturally relevant, behavioral, goal-directed, and trauma-informed

  • Work a flexible schedule to meet families needs and be available for consultation

  • Provide change and safety services to children, adolescents, and families in their homes and communities

  • Assess for caregiver capacities as related to child safety and well-being

  • Conduct parent-child coaching and interaction sessions

  • Help caregivers improve diminished protective capacities

  • Schedule appointments that support the safety plan, which may include drop-in sessions

  • Provide a range of targeted services including parent education, communication skills, home management, budgeting, stress reduction, stabilization of home environment, and other change or safety services

  • Assist non-offending parents to identify and meet needs of child victims of sexual abuse and make referrals for counseling

35% - Case Coordination


  • Coordinate case activities with Contract Supervisor, ODHS/Child Welfare, Juvenile Department, schools, and other community partners

  • Participate in Family Decision Meetings, Citizens Review Board, and Court hearings (with a valid subpoena)

  • Assist ODHS/Child Welfare caseworkers by providing consultations/courtesy assistance in evaluating the goals of intervention

  • Attend and actively participate in weekly group supervision meetings with supervisor and peers

  • Assist workers in coordinating return of children from foster care to the home of parents or relatives

15% - Documentation


  • Report any potentially dangerous situations or safety plan violations to ODHS or law enforcement, including making required mandatory reports

  • Document all travel time, mileage, and other required work-related activities

  • Document all client and peripheral interactions related to the services

  • Maintain accurate and complete client records, including regular reports, treatment plans, service summaries, and memos to chart, within the electronic client record (ECR), to meet contract requirements

  • Develop a written record of appropriately used direct support funds for client family

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Youth Mentor:

Direct Service 75%


  • Home- and community-based services, which mitigate some barriers to participation, and provide a more inclusive understanding of youths abilities and strengths

  • Weekly visits at the onset, tapering to monthly contact as progress is made

  • Targeted assessment of the youths strengths and needs, including the following:

    • Behavioral and physical health

    • Substance use through the Screening Brief Intervention Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)

    • Environmental home and community resources

    • Education creating or enhancing connections to schools

    • Identification of natural supports


  • Using Motivational Interviewing, development of a plan in collaboration with the youth to address identified barriers

  • Warm hand-off to community partners, schools, and other resources that meet the identified needs

  • Development of an informal support system, that may include giving back through volunteering or other activities that employ youths skills to enhance their neighborhoods and communities

  • Cooperate with case managers, courts, attorneys, public school teachers and other professional individuals

  • Schedule a variety of daily tasks and handle crises independently

  • Recognize client needs and abilities

Documentation 25%


  • Pre- and post- evaluation to determine outcomes, which include the type and number of services accessed

  • Prepare clear, concise written reports, as required

  • Attend and participate in group and individual supervision

  • Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:


  • May be required to work afternoon, evening, and/or weekend hours

  • Will travel locally and transport clients with own vehicle. Must be insured with liability insurance*

  • Extended periods of time sitting at work station updating client records, phone work, and client sessions

  • Ability to stand, work, and drive throughout the day

  • Mobility and dexterity sufficient to assist clients and handle required job-related functions and move about the facility

  • Ability to cope with clients who may use challenging or offensive language with potential for escalation to physical aggression

*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.




Salary:

$17.00


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