Boys & Girls Aid
Location
Portland, OR | United States
Job description
Boys & Girls Aid is committed to recruiting, hiring and retaining a diverse staff with a variety of backgrounds. We will honor your unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. We are an inclusive community dedicated to investing in relationships and authentically valuing others.
Boys & Girls Aid in Portland, OR is looking to hire a full-time Therapeutic Care Coordinator. Are you caring and empathetic while able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries ? Can you remain calm and patient in stressful situations ? Do you have a strong work ethic? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position!
This direct care position earns a competitive wage of $20.54-22.00 /hour. We provide excellent benefits , including medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D insurance, flexible time off, holiday pay, an employee assistance program, and a 403(b)-retirement plan with 4% organization contribution after 6 months of employment, and our agency qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness . If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today !
ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS AID
Founded in 1885, we are focused on family permanency. Our mission is to make sure that every child in foster care grows up in a family. We teach and model healthy environments, invest in relationships, and work to cultivate the best opportunities for children. As we focus on building positive and long-lasting relationships, we strive to create a formidable foundation for the youth we serve. As a member of the Boys & Girls Aid team, you will have an opportunity to promote social justice for youth who are in foster care, are involved with juvenile justice, or are experiencing homelessness.
Each employee plays a direct role in adding value to those we serve. We understand that how we treat our employees reflects on their performance. We strive to show our staff how much they are valued through a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer a work-life balance within the company!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A THERAPEUTIC CARE COORDINATOR
As a Therapeutic Care Coordinator, you have the rewarding job of providing direct care to the children in our program. You work with the youth to develop, implement service plans and complete assessments for youth and their families in collaboration with the Program Support Specialist. You assess each youth's needs and coordinate outside services and appointments as needed. Overseeing the Collaborative Problem-Solving process with the families and foster parents, coaching and offering support to be successful in meeting goals. You also implement evidence-based curriculum for individual and group skill building with youth.
You ensure that safety is maintained at all times. You perform behavior-shaping interventions, facilitate appropriate communications, model suitable problem solving, and help to ensure appropriate youth interactions. When necessary, you calmly implement trauma-informed care (TIC) strategies and provide interventions for maladaptive behaviors resulting from trauma. Your empathy comes through in your interactions with each participant that you work with. You always keep accurate records of daily activities and services provided in accordance with quality assurance and state licensing standards. Making a difference in the lives of youth gives you an incredible sense of purpose and that is why you love your direct care job!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A THERAPEUTIC CARE COORDINATOR
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR NON-PROFIT TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this direct care job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!
For additional questions, please contact Recruiter, Mirta Vargas [email protected].
Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Job tags
Salary
$20.54 - $22 per hour
