Coaching and Training Specialist (Social Services Specialist 2) Dallas

State of Oregon

79d • $5,325 - $8,148

About The Position

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 yourself supporting caseworkers through consultation, training, and retention, while also assisting supervisors to ensure that casework reflects and supports the mission of Child Welfare — protecting Oregon’s most vulnerable by providing them with safe and permanent homes. Does this sound intriguing? If so, and if you have a passion for mentorship and helping others, this Coaching and Training Specialist position serving the Dallas Child Welfare branch may be the perfect fit for you! 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.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or related field AND one year experience with responsibility for child welfare case management.
• A bachelor's degree in any field AND two years of experience managing a child welfare caseload.
• An associate degree in any field AND three years of experience managing a child welfare caseload.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability implementing the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation into daily practice.
• Understanding of the Oregon Safety Model.
• Demonstrated knowledge about crisis intervention, conflict resolution, behavior management, and the impact of trauma.
• Experience successfully facilitating change, coaching and/or mentoring to support and maintain a psychologically safe environment for all.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with peers, supervisors, and community partners.
• Experience identifying problems and solutions through a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach.
• Experience obtaining and providing feedback in a constructive and professional manner.
• Demonstrates professional qualities and leadership that will encourage growth, retention and a positive work culture.
• Willingness to lead trainings & public speaking at various meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, demonstrate tasks, and observe skill level, behavior, developmental needs, and/or strengths of direct service staff and provide immediate feedback to supervisor and employee.
• Conduct 1:1 coaching with direct service staff through observation, immediate feedback, and debrief discussions.
• Coordinate and/or Lead group learning events on Child Welfare Practice topics.
• Collaborate with program consultants and trainers on design, delivery, evaluation, and administration of training.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative reviews of documentation and provide feedback and resources when necessary.
• Participate in Children and Family Services Review (CFSR) as a reviewer.
• Audit and review documentation for timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and fidelity.
• Model engagement skills that foster collaboration with families and communities.
• Model behavior that demonstrates ODHS’ CORE values and its values of Belonging.
• Attend various meetings and workgroups including portions of Manager’s meeting.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees