Vacancy caducado!
To be considered for a position at Options, applicants will need to complete an application through out website: https://options.org/careers/
Vision Statement
Options Counseling and Family Services supports the health, safety, equity, and well-being of our clients, families, employees, and communities.
Mission Statement
In partnership with members of the communities we serve, Options Counseling and Family Services promotes safety, healing, and empowerment for individuals and families.
Benefits
Options offers many benefits for our full-time employees (full-time is any employee working 30 hours per week or more). A list of all our benefits can be found on our website, here: https://options.org/careers/benefits/
Highlights:
Options pays 100% of the cost to cover employees for medical, dental, vision, basic term life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability
403b retirement plan with an agency match
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) funded by Options to reimburse employees for a percentage of medical expenses related to employees' deductible
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Expense accounts are available
Generous Paid Time-Off (PTO) policy that allows employees to earn up to four weeks in the first year of employment
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 100% funded by Options
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they have every one of the qualifications as described. We are most interested in finding the best candidate and our hiring processes are centered on assessing candidates based on diverse experience. Please let us know if you have questions.
General Description:
KEEP is an evidence-based support and skill enhancement program for foster and kinship parents. The program supports foster families by promoting child well-being and preventing placement disruptions. The Foster Parent Recruiter is responsible for identifying, contacting, and registering eligible foster parents for KEEP support and training groups. Additionally, the Recruiter provides presentations to, and forges community partnerships with, organizations that interface with the Child Welfare system. The Foster Parent Recruiter meets regularly with foster parent certifiers, ODHS caseworkers, community partners, and others to provide an overview of the program and solicit referrals. The Foster Parent Recruiter maintains a collaborative working relationship with the Oregon Department of Human Services, Oregon Social Learning Center, and Options Counseling and Family Services.
Required Qualifications:
At least one year of office/administrative experience. Excellent public speaking skills. Demonstrated competence in a Microsoft Windows environment, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and web-based applications. Able to pass a ODHS background check, which may include fingerprinting. Respectful, open, unbiased, accepting attitude toward clients and their families.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Child Welfare and the social service field. Experience providing outreach and doing presentations. Experience building coalitions. Experience in trauma-informed practices, adult education, and/or peer support groups. Bilingual in Spanish/English.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Identifies possible referral sources and performs outreach
Meets with ODHS and community partners to solicit referrals
Prepares and provides public speaking presentations
Researches and forges partnerships with community agencies
Connects with referred foster parents by phone, email, and/or text
Explains program details and benefits
Fields questions about the program
Completes intake questionnaire
Accurately records and inputs information
Maintains spreadsheets for tracking outreach efforts and completed intakes
Takes part in regular calls with ODHS recruitment Liaison
Maintains client confidentiality at all times
Coordinates with KEEP Group Leaders
Working Conditions:
Ability to stand, work, and drive throughout the day
Mobility and dexterity sufficient to assist clients and handle required job-related functions and move about the facility
To be considered for a position at Options, applicants will need to complete an application through out website: https://options.org/careers/
Vacancy caducado!