Therapeutic Care Coordinator - NEST

Boys & Girls Aid•Portland, OR

14h

About The Position

Boys & Girls Aid is seeking a Therapeutic Care Coordinator for its Nest program. The role provides case management and therapeutic support to youth ages 4–11 in foster care, particularly children involved in the Child Welfare System who have experienced significant trauma. The coordinator partners with youth, foster families, and service providers to build skills, strengthen relationships, promote stability, and support permanency outcomes. The position calls for strong collaboration and communication, flexibility, consistency, and knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis management, Collaborative Problem Solving, and Attachment Theory. The coordinator assesses youth needs, helps coordinate services, and supports foster parents and team members in responding to youth’s complex behavioral and emotional needs. Boys & Girls Aid, founded in 1885, works to ensure every child in foster care grows up in a family. The organization describes a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty, and supports work-life balance alongside competitive pay and benefits.

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.
Some experience in clinical assessment of young children, training or curricula 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.
Maintain First Aid and CPR certifications.
Valid driver's license from Oregon or Washington, verification of personal automobile liability insurance, and passing DMV driving record and background checks.

Responsibilities

Assess youth needs and coordinate services, including transportation to appointments, court hearings, and medical or mental health services.
Collaborate with partner agencies, families, foster parents, and other providers to ensure youth receive coordinated, consistent support.
Maintain professional, positive, and collaborative relationships with youth, families, foster parents, Agency staff, ODHS Case Workers, service providers, and community stakeholders to coordinate services, support youth and families, and promote positive outcomes.
Work collaboratively with Agency staff, ODHS Case Workers, foster parents, and other team members to coordinate services and support youth and families.
Use trauma-informed care, Collaborative Problem Solving, Attachment Theory, and crisis management models to coach and guide foster parents and team members on effective interventions, skill-building strategies, and supporting youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs.