Stability Support Specialist (Social Service Assistant) Limited Duration until 06/30/2027

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ODHS Employee Resource Group

Cost of Living Adjustments

Annual salary increases

Amazing benefits package

Public Service Loan ForgivenessProgram

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Human Services in Salem seeks a Stability Support Specialist (Social Service Assistant) for a limited duration through 06/30/2027. The role supports vulnerable children and families within the Child Welfare Program, offering meaningful, varied daily tasks and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Expect responsibilities such as transporting youths, supervising activities, coordinating engagement, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• One year of experience in a human services or behavioral health setting.
• An associate degree in any field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport youth to school, appointments, and activities.
• Supervise youth in office, community, or family homes.
• Coordinate activities that engage youth.
• Collect and document information from case providers, clients, families, schools, and others.
• Ensure safety and well-being of youth.
• Oversee daily activities including school attendance and appointments.
• Provide behavior support and guidance to youth and resource families.

Skills

De-escalation

Effective communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Position TitleStability Support Specialist (Social Service Assistant) Limited Duration until 06/30/2027

Initial Posting Date10/29/2026
Application Deadline11/05/2026
AgencyDepartment of Human Services
Salary Range$4,124 - $5,714
Position TypeEmployee
Position TitleStability Support Specialist (Social Service Assistant) Limited Duration until 06/30/2027
Job Description The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. This is a limited duration positions scheduled to end on 6/30/27. Limited Duration Employees are eligible for benefits. Opportunity awaits! Imagine working with a team that is committed to serving children, families, and communities. You will interact with a wide range of people and enjoy a position where each day is unique. If you're looking for interesting workdays and a chance to make a difference, these Stability Support Specialist positions may be for you!

Summary Of Duties

As an employee working within the Child Welfare Program, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oregon’s most vulnerable children and families. Your dedication will help us achieve the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation that will support children and young adults to be safer, healthier, experience less trauma and achieve a greater well-being.

As a Stability Support Specialist, you will:

• Transport Youth: Provide transportation for youth to school, appointments, and social activities.
• Supervision of Youth: supervising youth in the office, community or in family homes.
• Coordinate Activities: Coordinate activities that support youth engagement.
• Gather Information: Collect and document information objectively from case providers, clients, family members, schools, and other relevant sources to support family time planning.
• Ensure Safety and Well-being: Safeguard the safety and well-being of youth.
• Oversee daily activities: Ensure the safety, hygiene, well-being, and care of youth, including school attendance and appointments.
• Provide Behavioral Support: Offer redirection and guidance to youth as needed, this can also include supporting youth and resource families in home to prevent placement disruption.

Minimum Qualifications

A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

One year of experience working in a human services or behavioral health setting;

OR

An associate degree in any field

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience with engaging diverse individuals, de-escalating tense situations, and maintaining boundaries while effectively communicating needs to caseworkers and coordinators.
• Demonstrated experience working both collaboratively and independently (self-directed), building effective relationships with co-staff and multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, seamless care and support for children and families.
• Experience with clearly communicating with team members and leads to ensure efficient operations and quality care.
• Demonstrated ability to provide equitable, trauma-informed, and client-centered care that promotes safety, respect, and positive outcomes for children and families.
• Experience with adjusting and flexing seamlessly to changing environments and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, exercise sound clinical judgement, and develop effective, trauma-informed solutions when working with children and young people with complex trauma histories.

Working Conditions

• You will work in Work Locations: Offices, homes of participants, and community sites, hospitals and hotels.
• Travel: Occasional travel for meetings, trainings, and other case related activities, including required occasional overnight travel. Travel is also required for transporting children and/or families/parents to appointments.
• Hours: This position requires coverage of shifts Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM, with flexibility to work early or late as needed, and occasional weekend availability.
• Physical Requirements: Frequent physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting children with car seats.
• This role involves handling sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, and crises, requiring a trauma-informed approach that is essential to ensure a safe environment.
• You may interact with youth and adults who have experienced trauma and may have difficulty managing their emotions.
• Be prepared for stressful situations that require quick decision-making to ensure safety for yourself and others.
• Our work is fast-paced and constantly evolving, you will have to be flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities, processes, and business needs. Success in this role requires a positive attitude toward change, the ability to adjust quickly, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as they arise.

Background Checks And Requirements

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.
• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based criminal records check.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Amazing benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

Veterans’ And Oregon National Guard Preference

• Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

General Information

• This is a limited duration, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification. This is a limited duration position and is scheduled to end on 06/30/2027. Limited-duration employees are eligible for benefits.

Contact Information

We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Tammie Moore. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-205694.
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone (call or text): 971-201-0580