Therapeutic Care Coordinator

Boys & Girls Aid•Portland, OR

About The Position

Boys and Girls Aid is seeking a Therapeutic Care Coordinator for its Nest program. The role provides case management and therapeutic support to children ages 4–11 in foster care, particularly children who have experienced significant trauma. The coordinator works with children, foster families, service providers, agency staff, and ODHS caseworkers to strengthen relationships, develop skills, improve stability, and support permanent family connections. The coordinator assesses each child’s needs, coordinates services, and provides transportation to appointments, court hearings, and medical or behavioral health services. The role also includes coaching foster parents and team members in effective interventions and skill-building strategies using trauma-informed care, Collaborative Problem Solving, Attachment Theory, and crisis-management approaches. Boys and Girls Aid is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities it serves. Founded in 1885, the agency’s mission is to ensure every young person has permanent connections and housing stability. It describes its workplace culture as grounded in open communication, transparency, and honesty. The agency offers a robust in-house training program, including topics such as Collaborative Problem Solving and Trauma Informed Care, and qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field and two years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and one year of related experience.
Experience in clinical assessment of young children, training or curriculum development, and training others.
General knowledge of systems of care for youth and families, including child welfare, DHS, mental health, and substance abuse and treatment.
Experience supporting children involved in the child welfare system.
Maintain First Aid and CPR certifications.
Valid driver’s license from the state of residence (Oregon or Washington).
Verification of personal automobile liability insurance.
Compassion, patience, flexibility, consistency, and strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Assess each child’s needs.
Coordinate services for children in the Nest program.
Provide transportation to appointments, court hearings, and medical or behavioral health services.
Work with children, foster families, service providers, agency staff, and ODHS caseworkers to strengthen relationships, develop skills, improve stability, and support permanent family connections.
Coach foster parents and team members in effective interventions and skill-building strategies.
Use trauma-informed care, Collaborative Problem Solving, Attachment Theory, and crisis-management approaches.