Child Welfare Permanency Worker (REQ-118206)
Imagine having an opportunity to build rapport with families, understand their uniqueness, and learn about how each family functions. As a permanency worker, you will have an opportunity to make a positive impact on Oregonians in need of support and resources. If you are looking to make a difference, this position may be for you!
We are seeking a permanency worker (social service specialist 1) to join our Child Welfare team in North Bend (on the Oregon coast).
As a permanency worker, you will be:
- Monitoring the safety and wellbeing of youth through ongoing contact with them and their parents (biological and resource parents).
- Assessing the developmental progress and treatment needs of youth.
- Explaining planned changes to youth and preparing them for transitions, including returns home, guardianships, and adoptions.
- Facilitation and observing family time with youth, parents, and other family members.
- Referring parents and children to service providers.
- Making transportation arrangements for family time (transporting youth).
- Working with families to develop safety and treatment plans.
- Providing medical and educational advocacy for youth.
- Providing information to parents about court hearings, medical visits, mental health visits, etc.
- Maintaining complete and accurate case files, records, and documents.
- Attending court hearings, preparing court reports, and making case presentations.
- Watch this video about permanency work to learn more.