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Family Permanency Specialist
Location:
Portland, OR
Description:
Boys & Girls Aid is committed to recruiting, hiring and retaining a diverse staff with a variety of backgrounds. We will honor your unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. We are an inclusive community dedicated to investing in relationships and authentically valuing others. Boys & Girls Aid in Portland, OR is looking to hire a full-time Family Permanency Specialist . Are you an effective communicator who can build and maintain positive relationships with foster families to effectively place children in permanent loving homes? Do you have a strong work ethic? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position! This position serves the Central Oregon region. The following counties are included: Jefferson, Deschutes, Crook, Lake, Klamath, Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler (Districts 9, 10, and 11). This family permanency team position earns competitive compensation starting at $18.00/hr . We provide excellent benefits , including medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D insurance, flexible time off, holiday pay, an employee assistance program, and a 403(b)-retirement plan with 4% organization contribution after 6 months of employment , and our agency qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness . If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS AID Founded in 1885, we are focused on family permanency. Our mission is to make sure that every child in foster care grows up in a family. We teach and model healthy environments, invest in relationships, and work to cultivate the best opportunities for children. As we focus on building positive and long-lasting relationships, we strive to create a formidable foundation for the youth we serve. As a member of the Boys & Girls Aid team, you will have an opportunity to promote social justice for youth who are in foster care, are involved with juvenile justice, or are experiencing homelessness. Each employee plays a direct role in adding value to those we serve. We understand that how we treat our employees reflects on their performance. We strive to show our staff how much they are valued through a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer a work-life balance within the company! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FAMILY PERMANENCY SPECIALIST As a Family Permanency Specialist, you will use specific recruitment techniques based on each child's individual needs to find loving families for children in foster care who are awaiting permanency. This position requires an effective communicator who can serve internal and external customers in a timely and tactful manner while handling multiple priorities and maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of performed work. You will partner with Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), access records and conduct thorough reviews of the child's ODHS case record to identify relatives, prior foster parents, or others who have been significant in a child's life and may be able to offer the child a permanent home. Review all case materials on the child, including child summary, psychological evaluations, and other materials; contacts the child's caseworker, therapist, and foster parents to obtain updated information. You will establish a relationship with the child and the ODHS caseworker to ensure that appropriate interventions are provided to prepare the child for adoption. You will also develop an individualized recruitment plan for each child, along with the ODHS caseworker, that is based on the child's background and current needs. QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FAMILY PERMANENCY SPECIALIST Master's degree with one year of service, OR a bachelor's degree in relevant field, plus 5 years of relevant experience in social work, counseling or psychology, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license and a good driving record. ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR NON-PROFIT TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this family permanency job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you! For additional questions, please contact Recruiter, Mirta Vargas@ XXXX@boysandgirlsaid.org Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Company:
Boys & Girls Aid
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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