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Family Care Specialist

Maple Star of Oregon

Family Care Specialist

National
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Sign up on Day 1 of employment to get immediate access to your earnings and never wait for payday again!Are you looking to do meaningful work helping others in your community? Do you enjoy supporting families as they work to achieve their goals? Are you looking for a remote position in which you can work from home with a semi-flexible schedule?

    Family Care Specialists provide in-home safety and reunification services to families. They work with families to assist them to make changes necessary to improve functioning and provide safely for their children, thus decreasing the risk for abuse and/or neglect.

    Maple Star Oregon, a non-profit social service agency serving youth and families since 1998, is looking for a dynamic, motivated individual to fulfill an opening as a Family Care Specialist. Responsibilities include meeting with families in the client’s homes and, at times, community settings to provide parent training and/or remediate safety threats/concerns as detailed by ODHS. Ability to work occasional irregular hours will be necessary. Reliable transportation is needed as extensive driving may be required, with mileage reimbursement. Impeccable working relationships with ODHS are essential. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, with a preference for a BA/BS in social services or a closely related field, and at least one year of social work experience. An ideal candidate would have lived experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Must be highly organized and able to manage time efficiently. Applicants must have reliable internet access. This position will be based in a home office with equipment provided by the agency.

    Does the Following Apply to You?

    Possess a valid driver license with a reasonably clean driving record

    Ability to operate and have access to a safe and reliable vehicle and be willing and able to drive in various road/weather conditions

    Have or be able to obtain the necessary auto insurance by start of employment

    Ability to work irregular days and/or hours

    Ability to sit and type for extended period of time

    Ability to lift up 50 pounds and regularly carry up to 20 pounds

    Obtain and maintain certification in standard first aid and CPR

    Obtain and maintain training in the basic defensive techniques of NCI

    Ability to walk up and down stairs, across uneven terrain, and short to medium distances.

    Ability to pass fingerprinting and background checks

    Reside in county to be served

    Perks for working Full time at Pathways:

    401 K Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision plans

    Paid Vacation days that increase with tenure after the first year!

    Separate Paid Sick leave that rolls over each year

    Paid Holidays

    Opportunities for advancement in our national company! As we grow, you grow with us!

    Employee Assistance Program

    Perks @ Pathways (student loan refinancing, pet insurance, Verizon wireless discount, movie, hotel, concert and sporting event discounts)

    Pay starts at $18.27 - $19.23 an hour. Maple Star Oregon will reimburse for up to half of the internet costs. Mileage reimbursement typically comes to $300 - $500 a month per Family Care Specialist.

    If you're #readytoworkMaple Star Oregon is #readytohire!

    Not the job you’re looking for?

    Maple Star Oregon has a variety of positions in various locations; please go to https://maple-star-of-oregon.careerplug.com/jobs

    To Learn More About Us:

    Pathways @ http://www.pathways.com/mission-vision-and-values/

    Maple Star Oregon @ https://www.maplestaror.org/

    Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

  • Locations
    Portland, OR • Bend, OR • Umatilla, OR