Limited Duration - Temporary Lodging Assistant (Social Service Assistant)

Initial Posting Date:

06/06/2025

Application Deadline:

06/22/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,409 - $5,575

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Limited Duration - Temporary Lodging Assistant (Social Service Assistant)

Job Description:

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.

This is a limited duration position scheduled to end on 06/30/2026. Limited Duration employees eligible for benefits.

Opportunity awaits! Imagine working with a team that is committed to serving children, families, and communities. You will interact with a wide range of people and enjoy a position where each day is unique. If you're looking for interesting workdays and a chance to make a difference, this Temporary Lodging Assistant position may be for you!

As a Temporary Lodging Assistant (Social Service Assistant) you will work in our Child Welfare Office in Baker City.

Summary of Duties

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.

As a Temporary Lodging Assistant, you will:

• Provide backup support to Family Time social service assistant's (SSA's) and Case Aids in the district when not in Temporary Lodging.

• Provide 24/7 supervision of the child throughout the day/ or overnight in temporary lodging and transport them to different destinations as needed.

• When not in temporary lodging you will support in-home safety plans by providing detailed documentation, support, engagement, and promptly reporting any concerns.

• Transport children as needed for appointments, school, or any other needs as directed by caseworker, supervisor. May transport children inter- or intrastate for permanent foster care, guardianship, pre-adoptive home visits or to return children to the State with legal jurisdiction.

• Maintain care for children related to hygiene, basic needs, school attendance, appointments, and transportation.

• Treat people with compassion and dignity, ensuring that children and family members feel respected and valued.

• Prepare notes for court testimony and provide verbal and or type written feedback to service workers as appropriate.

• Your primary work location will be in the Baker City branch. You will also be supporting youth in Temporary Lodging in the Baker and Union counties.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience assisting professionals in one or more specialized social programs such as family services, children services, senior services, mental or developmental disability services, substance abuse programs, juvenile corrections programs, or occupational skills programs.

Or

• Possession of a current certification in child development, early childhood education, addiction counseling preparation or juvenile corrections.

Or

• 45 quarter hours, or 30 semester hours of college course work in sociology, psychology, early childhood education, criminal justice, human services, juvenile corrections, or occupational skills training. Or

• An associate degree in a field not closely related to social work/human services; and

• Six months of human services-related experience (e.g., work providing assistance to individuals and groups with issues such as economically disadvantaged, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, mental or physical disabilities, juvenile prevention, health, cultural competencies, and/or inadequate housing).

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience conducting work that requires attention to detail, particularly when creating or reviewing documents.

• Demonstrated communication skills, to engage with a variety of people, in order to de-escalate tense situations, and be assertive when necessary.

• Experience working successfully both with a team and independently, while managing your time efficiently.

• Demonstrated experience writing clearly, concisely, and thoroughly with minimal spelling or grammar issues.

• Demonstrated experience to work well with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and showcase intercultural competency.

Application instructions & requirements

Your work history profile, and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and demonstrate your skills, lived and/or work experience that shows you are an excellent candidate for the position.

• Please upload a resume or complete the work history profile. Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

• If you are not a current State of Oregon employee, view this application instructional video.

• After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.

• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Working Conditions

• This is an in-person position. Your primary work location will be in the Baker City branch. You will also be supporting youth in Temporary Lodging in the Baker and Union counties.

• Your work will be conducted in offices, participant's homes, in hotels, hospitals, in the field and other community sites.

• There is no fixed 8-hour workday. When there are no Temporary Lodging responsibilities, the schedule typically follows the standard 8 AM to 5 PM. The employee will generally work Monday through Friday, with core hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, work hours may vary depending on service needs, and flexibility is a condition of employment.

• During periods of Temporary Lodging, the schedule may shift to overnight hours, generally falling between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

• Occasional travel is required for attending meetings, trainings, providing transportation, and other case related activities.

• In this role, you will handle sensitive issues related to trauma, abuse, substance use, and crises.

• You will interact with a diverse range of individuals, including those who have experienced trauma and may struggle with emotional regulation.

• This work requires a valid Driver's license and the ability to drive during your scheduled work hours.

Background Checks and Requirements

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.

• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

• Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based criminal records check.

• A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

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.

Employment Preference

Veterans' preference:

• Veterans' preference information.

• How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans' preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

General Information

• This is a limited duration, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

Contact Information

We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Yvette Medford. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-178934.

• Email: Yvette.C.Medford@odhs.oregon.gov

• Phone (call or text): 541-709-0306

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