Youth Permanency Specialist

BoysGirls Aid is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse staff with a variety of backgrounds. We honor your unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. We are an inclusive community dedicated to investing in relationships and authentically valuing others.

As a Youth Permanency Specialist, you'll work directly with youth and families to help them understand their permanency needs, process their history, and strengthen the relationships that support longterm connection.

CompensationBenefits

• Pay: $20.60 - $22.00/hour
• Medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D insurance
• Flexible time off and holiday pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with 4% organization contribution after 6 months
• Agency qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness

What You'll Do

• Review case plans, evaluations, and background materials to understand each youth's needs
• Collaborate with ODHS staff, caregivers, CASA volunteers, and community partners
• Provide direct services using models such as:
  • 357© Model and Life Story Work
  • Traumainformed parenting strategies (including Collaborative Problem Solving)
  • Engagement with natural supports and family members
• Support youth in exploring their permanency goals, processing losses, and rebuilding connections
• Facilitate clarification work, visits, and relationship transitions
• Support resource families in preparing youth for reunification, adoption, guardianship, or longterm foster care
• Maintain timely case notes, reports, and documentation
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and agency trainings (including some inperson meetings at Portland headquarters)

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree + 2 years of experience in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field
  • OR equivalent education and experience
• Familiarity with the ODHS Child Welfare system, child development, and traumainformed care
• Experience supporting youth with behavioral, developmental, and socialemotional needs
• Strong communication skills-verbal, written, and interpersonal
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and empathy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management systems (including ETO)
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel regularly within Lane County
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and acceptable driving record
• Ability to provide official or unofficial transcripts

Preferred:

• Direct service experience with youth and families
• Lived or professional experience with foster care
• Bilingual/bicultural (English/Spanish)

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.