Posted in Nonprofit - Social Services 30+ days ago.
Type: Full-Time
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:
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
35% - Case Coordination
15% - Documentation
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Youth Mentor:
Direct Service 75%
Documentation 25%
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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