Family Time Coordinator (Social Services Assistant) Bilingual Preferred (English & Spanish)

Initial Posting Date:

05/18/2026

Application Deadline:

05/25/2026

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,124 - $5,714

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Family Time Coordinator (Social Services Assistant) Bilingual Preferred (English & Spanish)

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.

Opportunity awaits! Are you passionate about engaging with families and communities? Are you committed to ensuring the well-being of others and offering them support? Would you enjoy working with a team that is dedicated to serving children, families, and communities? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Are you fluent in English & Spanish? Our diverse communities benefit from bilingual support. While not a requirement, preference will be given to candidates who possess this valuable skill.

Summary of Duties

As a Family Time Coordinator, you will:

• Implement the individual visitation agreement by meeting with the case worker, client and care giver.

• Gather information from case providers, clients, their family members, schools and other resources to plan visits, including the schedule, location, supervision level and safety plan.

• Assure the safety and wellbeing of children during the visit and during transportation.

• Transport children from substitute care placement to the visitation site. 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.

• Support emotional needs of the child by explaining the purpose of the transport and answering the child’s questions.

• Keep accurate observations and supervision notes and document these notes in OR-Kids.

• Prepare notes for court testimony. SSA notes can be subpoenaed and SSA may be required to testify at court hearings.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experienced in accurately documenting client interactions, case notes, and service outcomes, as well as presenting clear verbal summaries to colleagues, supervisors, and external partners to inform case planning and decision-making.

• Experience mentoring and engaging with families to identify and implement strategies for successful client engagement. 

• Experience using trauma-informed practices that are responsive to the child and family’s language, race, and culture.

• Experience establishing and maintainin