Temporary Lodging Assistant (Social Service Assistant), Limited Duration, Multiple Positions

State of Oregon•Albany, OR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is seeking to fill multiple Limited Duration, Temporary Lodging Assistant (Social Service Assistant) positions in their Albany office. These roles are crucial in providing care and support to vulnerable children and youth, aiming to ensure they are safer, healthier, experience less trauma, and achieve greater well-being. The positions are expected to end on June 30, 2027, and are eligible for health benefits and leave accrual, and are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). ODHS is committed to equity and diversity, encouraging applications from historically underrepresented groups.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
One 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.
Experience providing administrative support by coordinating schedules, managing correspondence, and maintaining accurate and organized records.
Experience documenting observations, client interactions, and case-related information accurately and in accordance with established procedures.
Experience applying trauma-informed practices when interacting with or providing services to individuals who have experienced trauma.
Experience communicating and collaborating with coworkers and people from diverse backgrounds to provide information, coordinate services, or accomplish shared goals.
Experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds while adapting communication or service approaches to meet individual needs.
Experienced in managing crisis situations through effective de-escalation, teamwork, and trauma-informed communication to ensure safety, reduce conflict, and support positive client outcomes.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision, support, and care to children and youth in temporary lodging, maintaining a safe, stable, and family-like environment.
Monitor and support the safety, health, behavioral, and basic needs of children and youth, including meals, hygiene, clothing, medications, school, and appointments.
Follow established safety, supervision, visitation, and care plans while responding appropriately to behavioral concerns, crises, and safety issues.
Safely transport children and youth to school, appointments, visits, placements, and other approved activities.
Observe and document children’s behaviors, needs, interactions, and progress, providing timely and objective information to caseworkers and supervisors.
Contribute observations and information to child and family assessments, risk and safety assessments, and safety and supervision planning.
Support transitions and placements of children and youth into resource parent homes or with parents by temporarily bridging gaps in services and care.
When temporary lodging prevention activities are not needed, support other case aides and assist with general casework duties.
Communicate and collaborate with caseworkers, supervisors, families, resource parents, service providers, and other partners regarding the safety, needs, and well-being of children and youth.