Case Aid (Social Service Assistant) Limited Duration, Part-time (oregon)

Job Description

Initial Posting Date:

01/07/2025

Application Deadline:

01/15/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$3,705 - $5,066

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Case Aid (Social Service Assistant) Limited Duration, Part-time

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.

This is a Limited Duration, part-time position:

1. This is a limited duration position scheduled to end on 05/31/2025.

2. Part-time employees are paid hourly; the monthly salary will be prorated (the salary range listed in the job announcement applies to full-time positions).

3. Part-time employees are eligible for benefits and holiday pay on a prorated basis, according to their work schedule.

Opportunity awaits! Imagine working with a team that is committed to serving children, families, and communities. Each day you have a unique opportunity to be involved with several different cases, interact with a wide range of people, and enjoy a position where each day is unique. If you're looking for interesting workdays and a chance to make a difference, this Case Aide position may be for you!

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 Case Aid, you will:

• Provide administrative support to caseworkers by coordinating documentation, data entry, and assisting with assessments and case planning.

• Coordinate background checks, complete records requests, and gather information from collateral contacts for caseworker review.

• Supervise initial visits for children placed in foster care and facilitate transportation and visitation for families.

• Ensure children in substitute care meet medical and mental health assessment timelines.

• Communicate with service providers and engage with families to improve case outcomes and timeliness.

• Attend case-related meetings, including staffing, conferences, and service reviews, to support casework activities.

• Contribute to risk and safety assessments and support the engagement of children in temporary placements.

• Coordinate temporary lodging by scheduling staff for shifts, sending confirmation emails, and facilitating daily huddles with caseworkers, temporary lodging staff, and community partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year 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 (i.e., 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 engaging and building rapport with children, families, and community partners.

• Experience providing various levels of supervision and support for children and families.

• Experience multi-tasking and keep up with a fast-paced environment.

• Experience using attention to detail in documentation, both physical and electronic, including using correct grammar and proofreading work.

• Experience verbally communicating complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

• Experience using organizational skills and systems to manage data, share information, and schedule tasks, including using Excel and other basic software.

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

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

• Upon completion of training, there may be opportunities to work a hybrid schedule, this will need to be discussed and approved by your manager.

• Occasional travel is required for attending meetings, trainings, and other case related activities.

• This position may require occasional overnight travel.

• This is a part-time position. Employee’s work schedule will be determined upon hire and will include at least one weekend day (Saturday/Sunday).

• You will interact with a diverse range of individuals, including those who have experienced trauma and may struggle with emotional regulation.

• This position requires frequent activity including, climbing stairs, walking on uneven terrain, assisting children into and out of car seats, this may include lifting, up to 50 pounds. 

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 temporary, part-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 is Amanda Alvarado. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-172545.

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

• Phone (call or text): 541-709-8695