Bilingual Foster Care Case Manager (hybrid in Oregon)

Greater Oregon Behavioral Health•Gresham, OR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

GOBHI is hiring a full-time bilingual (Spanish) Regional Child Placement Coordinator (RCPC), with a flexible home office location in the Portland-to-Woodburn, Oregon area. The RCPC provides foster children and foster parents with case management, counseling, and foster-home support, helping ensure that foster homes are a sustainable alternative to residential care. The role includes case management using Collaborative Problem Solving; timely documentation and compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules; foster-home certification and ongoing reassessment; collaboration with agencies and child and family teams; and participation in community meetings and events. The RCPC also provides 24-hour crisis response at assigned times on a rotation with other team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a major in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field and two years of experience in the care and treatment of children and youth; or a master’s degree with a major in social work or a closely related field and at least one year of such experience.
Ability to present, recommend, and listen at a high functioning level.
Ability to multitask in response to time-sensitive and changing situations.
Strong planning and organizational skills, with follow-through.
Ability to approach problems in a positive manner.
Experience using Microsoft Office and Google Suites products.
Good driving record and required vehicle insurance.
Bilingual Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Use Collaborative Problem Solving and provide ongoing case management, respectfully engaging with youth, families, treatment teams, community partners, and GOBHI staff to support child and family team goals.
Complete documentation within required timelines and maintain compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR).
Provide 24-hour crisis response at assigned times, rotating with other team members.
Gather and analyze information about proctor foster parents and confirm safe, therapeutic environments through interviews, observations, and other source materials.
Conduct home visits, assure compliance, and confirm safe environments for children in care.
Reassess certified families on an ongoing basis and ensure recertification requirements are met at least annually.
Assist in recruiting new foster homes.
Coordinate services with other agencies to support children in care and proctor foster parents.
Partner with child and family teams to support the needs of children in care.
Travel to community meetings and events to represent GOBHI.