Initial Posting Date:

12/01/2025

Application Deadline:

12/16/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,023 - $5,575

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Family Time Coordinator (Social Service Assistant) Bilingual English & Spanish Preferred

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Are you fluent in English and Spanish? Our diverse communities benefit from bilingual support. While not a requirement, preference will be given to candidates who possess this valuable skill.

Opportunity awaits!

Imagine an opportunity to help families by ensuring they can spend quality family time together. Imagine a position where every day is unique and your ability to adapt and be flexible is valued. If you're looking for interesting workdays and a chance to make a difference, this Family Time Coordinator position may be for you!

Summary of Duties

As a Family Time Coordinator, you will:

• Make sure kids are safe during family visits and follow the caseworker's instructions.

• Support management of visit agreements by working with caseworkers, clients, and caregivers.

• Explain visit agreements and rules to clients, families, and caregivers, answer questions after visits, and participate in case related meetings.

• Keep detailed records, update reports, and tell caseworkers about important changes.

• Collect and organize family information, work with caseworkers to link families to helpful community resources and keep records current.

• Drive children and families safely to their destinations, making sure to be dependable and considerate, even in dangerous weather.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience assisting professionals in one or more specialized social programs such as family services, children 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 course work 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., work providing assistance to individuals and groups with issues such as economically disadvantaged, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, mental or physical disabilities, juvenile prevention, health, cultural competencies, and/or inadequate housing).

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience communicating clearly and respectfully in-person, by phone, and in writing, while valuing and respecting cultural diversity.

• Experience handling case information, compiling reports, and maintaining accurate records using digital tools.

• Experience using time management, organization, and prioritization to meet deadlines.

• Experience supporting youth and diverse groups in different settings.

• Experience guiding individuals through conflicts and behavioral challenges using positive de-escalation and a trauma-informed approach.

Preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual in English & Spanish.

Working Conditions

• Employee’s work schedule will be Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm PT; hours may fluctuate based on service needs.

• Occasional, compensated overtime may be required, including evening and weekend work.

• Rare after-hours work may be required for assistance with temporary lodging.

• Work will be conducted in offices, participant's homes, and other community sites.

• Frequent travel is required for transporting children and families, attending trainings and meetings, and for other case related activities. Travel may be in hazardous weather conditions.

• Rare overnight travel may be required.

Attention all candidates!

• Application materials are screened for minimum qualifications and essential attributes to determine if you advance in the selection process. Clearly describe how you meet these requirements in your application materials.

• Your application materials are used to determine your starting salary range. Please ensure that all education and experience you would like considered is included in your application materials.

• Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. You can attach multiple files in this area at once.

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Background Checks and Requirements

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.

• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

• Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based criminal records check.

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.

• Cost of Living Adjustments.

• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).

• Amazing benefits package.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

Veterans’ preference

• Veterans’ preference information.

• How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

General Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).  

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

Contact Information

Please contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and application or Job-specific questions.

Please include the job requisition number: REQ-191409.

• Recruiter: Amanda Alvarado.

• Email: AMANDA.K.ALVARADO@odhs.oregon.gov

• Phone (call or text): 541-709-8695.