Stability Support Specialist (Social Service Assistant) Limited Duration until 06/30/2027

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

One year of experience working in a human services or behavioral health setting;

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An associate degree in any field

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An equivalent combination of education and experience.

• You will work in Work Locations: Offices, homes of participants, and community sites, hospitals and hotels.
• Travel: Occasional travel for meetings, trainings, and other case related activities, including required occasional overnight travel. Travel is also required for transporting children and/or families/parents to appointments.
• Hours: This position requires coverage of shifts Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM, with flexibility to work early or late as needed, and occasional weekend availability.
• 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 youth and adults 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.
• Our work is fast-paced and constantly evolving, you will have to be flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities, processes, and business needs. Success in this role requires a positive attitude toward change, the ability to adjust quickly, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as they arise.

• 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.  

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience with engaging diverse individuals, de-escalating tense situations, and maintaining boundaries while effectively communicating needs to caseworkers and coordinators.
• Demonstrated experience working both collaboratively and independently (self-directed), building effective relationships with co-staff and multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, seamless care and support for children and families. 
• Experience with clearly communicating with team members and leads to ensure efficient operations and quality care. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide equitable, trauma-informed, and client-centered care that promotes safety, respect, and positive outcomes for children and families.
• Experience with adjusting and flexing seamlessly to changing environments and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, exercise sound clinical judgement, and develop effective, trauma-informed solutions when working with children and young people with complex trauma histories.

Veterans’ 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 limited duration, 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. This is a limited duration position and is scheduled to end on 06/30/2027. Limited-duration employees are eligible for benefits.

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 Tammie Moore. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-205694.
• Email: Tammie.L.Moore@odhs.oregon.gov
• Phone (call or text): 971-201-0580