What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leveraging Intensive Family Engagement Coordinator (Office Specialist 2) position at Department of Human Services?
Initial Posting Date:
02/19/2025
Application Deadline:
03/05/2025
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Salary Range:
$3,429 - $4,622
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Leveraging Intensive Family Engagement Coordinator (Office Specialist 2)
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.
Opportunity awaits! Imagine being the key to smooth Child Welfare Family Engagement meetings—accurately capturing every detail, offering vital support to families in the ODHS program, and sharing essential knowledge to make a difference. Are you an expert note-taker? A go-to problem solver? Ready to make a real impact? Join us and help shape brighter futures!
We are seeking a Leveraging Intensive Family Engagement coordinator (Office Specialist 2) to join our Medford Child Welfare team.
Together, we can make a lasting impact!
Summary of Duties
As an employee working within the
Child Welfare Program
, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oregon’s most vulnerable children and families. Your dedication will help us achieve the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation
that will support children and young adults to be safer, healthier, experience less trauma and achieve a greater well-being.
As a Leveraging Intensive Family Engagement Coordinator, you will:
- Assist Social Service Specialist 1’s and other staff members in the accomplishments of their daily tasks.
- Provide administrative background support for daily agency activities.
- Be responsible for conducting enhanced Family Find efforts, documents and stores notes from LIFE (Leveraging Intensive Family Engagement) and Family Engagement meetings.
- Assist clients, provide technical support, and provide program information to the public
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR
- An associate degree in any field; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
- Experience in managing tasks and projects efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively listen and observe while taking accurate meeting minutes.
- Demonstrated ability to work with wide variety of backgrounds and diverse individuals
- Experience with utilizing computers to track various data
- Experience with paying attention to customers' concerns and needs, showing that their concerns are valued.
Attention all candidates! Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.
Note: “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.”
Working Conditions
- Work Locations: Offices, homes of participants, and community sites.
- Travel: Occasional travel for meetings, trainings, and other case related activities. This includes required occasional overnight travel.
- Hours: Regular work week with fluctuating hours; occasional overtime may be needed, including evenings and weekends.
- Physical Requirements: Frequent physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting children with car seats.
- This role involves handling sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, and crises, requiring a trauma-informed approach that is essential to ensure a safe environment.
- You may interact with individuals who have experienced trauma and may have difficulty managing their emotions.
- Be prepared for stressful situations that require quick decision-making to ensure safety for yourself and others.
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 Groupcommunities that promote shared learning.
- Cost of Living Adjustments.
- Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
- Amazingbenefits package.
- Possible eligibility for thePublic 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
We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.
- The recruiter for this position isNadja Rue. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-174833.
