Bilingual Foster Care Case Manager (Spanish)

Description At GOBHI, we understand and support diversity by appreciating it and encouraging it by creating a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are honored to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GOBHI has an immediate opening for a full‑time bilingual Spanish Regional Child Placement Coordinator (RCPC) and is flexible on the home office location within the Tigard, Salem, Wilsonville or Woodburn, Oregon areas. The RCPC is responsible for providing foster children and foster parents with case management, counseling, and foster home support. It ensures that foster homes are sustainable alternatives to residential care. Essential Duties Case Management – utilize Collaborative Problem Solving, conduct ongoing case management and respectfully engage with youth, family, treatment teams, community partners and other GOBHI staff to support the goals of the child and family teams. Complete documentation within timelines and maintain compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR). Provide 24‑hour crisis response at assigned times (in rotation with other team members). Certification – gather and analyze information and confirm safe, therapeutic environments through interviews, observations, and other source materials of the proctor foster parents. Conduct home visits, assure compliance, and confirm a safe environment for children in care, re‑assess certified families on an ongoing basis and assure recertification compliance requirements are met at a minimum of every year. Assist in the recruitment of new foster homes. Collaboration – coordinate services with other agencies to support the child in care and proctor foster parents, partner with child and family team to support the needs of the child in care, travel to community meetings and events to represent GOBHI. Requirements Experience/Education – Bachelor’s degree required with major study in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field and two year’s experience in the care and treatment of children and youth, or Master’s degree with major study in social work or closely related field and at least one year experience in the care and treatment of children and youth. Communication skills – ability to present, recommend, and listen at a high functioning level. Flexible – able to multi‑task in response to time‑sensitive and changing situations. Strong planning and organizational skills and follows through. Positive attitude – ability to approach problems in a positive manner. Tech Savvy – experience using Microsoft Office and Google Suites products. Maintain a good driving record and required vehicle insurance. Bilingual skills in Spanish is required. What We Offer Competitive salary – $29.81 hourly Additional $2.00 per hour compensation for proven bilingual skills in Spanish Medical, dental and vision insurance for you and dependents Generous paid time off Professional Development Assistance of $1500 EAP FSA, with a $500 employer contribution Triple AAA insurance Mileage reimbursement Wellness benefits 401k contribution Cell phone and internet reimbursements #J-18808-Ljbffr Great Oregon Behavioral Health Inc