Temporary Lodging SSA (Social Services Assistant) Temporary – Multiple Vacancies
Quick Summary
Experience remaining patient, composed, and professional when responding to challenging situations, individuals, or competing priorities, while maintaining respectful and equitable interactions.
Initial Posting Date:
10/21/2026Application Deadline:
11/04/2026Agency:
Department of Human ServicesSalary Range:
$4,124 - $5,714Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Temporary Lodging SSA (Social Services Assistant) Temporary – Multiple VacanciesJob Description:
As a Temporary Lodging SSA, you will:
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.
Stay with and supervise children throughout the day in temporary lodging and transport them to different destinations as needed.
Transport children as needed for appointments, school, or any other needs as directed by caseworker, supervisor. Transportation may include inter- or intrastate as well as medical/dental appointments.
Address inappropriate behavior by applying general parenting techniques while honoring ethnic, and cultural standards according to policy.
When not in temporary lodging you will support in-home safety plans by providing detailed documentation, support, engagement, and promptly reporting any concerns.
Review and implement supervisory and safety plans, while also supporting their behavior and emotional needs.
Maintain care for children related to hygiene, basic needs, school attendance, appointments, and transportation.
Treat people with compassion and dignity, ensuring that children and family members feel respected and valued.
Requirements
~1 min readOne year of experience working in a human services or behavioral health setting; OR
An associate degree in any field; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
We are looking for candidates with:
Experience remaining patient, composed, and professional when responding to challenging situations, individuals, or competing priorities, while maintaining respectful and equitable interactions.
Experience recognizing how trauma and challenging life experiences may affect individuals and respond with patience, empathy, respect, and appropriate professional boundaries.
Experience communicating clearly, professionally, and respectfully through written and verbal communication, adapting communication to the audience and situation.
Experience identifying solutions to challenges by assessing available information, considering options, and taking appropriate action to achieve positive outcomes.
Occasional, compensated overtime may be required, including evening and weekend work.
Work will be conducted in offices, participant's homes, hotels, hospitals, and other community sites.
Occasional travel is required for meetings, training, and case-related activities.
You will interact with a wide range of people, including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.
You may encounter stressful situations that require quick decision-making to ensure safety of yourself and others.
Activities include traversing stairs, moving on uneven terrain, and helping children (weighing up to 50 pounds) in and out of car seats.
What We Offer
~1 min readVeterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference:
Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
This is a temporary, 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.
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 is Adrian Ortiz. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-206671.
Email: adrian.x.ortiz@odhs.oregon.gov
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $49,488–$68,568 a year
- 13% below the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (122,729 salaries).
- Who can apply
- Israel
- Posted
- 1 day ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 21, 2026
- First seen
- October 22, 2026
- Last seen
- October 22, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 68%
- Scored at
- October 22, 2026
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