Do you want to make a positive difference for local children in foster care? If so, come join a team of dedicated professionals at CASA of Central Oregon who want to make sure that every child in Central Oregon has a safe place to call home.

We are looking for a Family Find Coordinator to join our team. This is a 30-hour/week position that is dedicated to assuring that no youth will leave the Oregon Child Welfare system without a permanent lifelong connection to a caring adult.

​This position works in collaboration with ODHS caseworkers and supervisors, as well as CASA volunteers and staff, to discover family members and other meaningful people who can provide positive support and lifelong connection to children in foster care. Utilizing Kevin Campbell’s model of Family Finding, this position conducts case records reviews, internet searches, and personal interviews to discover family members, create genograms and family trees, and facilitate connection between the child and their extended family.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Social Work or one of the related social sciences
• At least two years of experience working closely with at risk families and children and/or the child welfare system
• The ability to travel between Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties (the position is based in Deschutes County)
• Aptitude to work independently, establish priorities, and proceed with objectives without supervision
• Strong skills in written and verbal communication, organization, collaboration, interpersonal relationships, and small group facilitation
• Enjoys working cooperatively with different types of personalities, even in high stress situations
• Computer experience including Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, etc), Adobe Acrobat, and Gmail
• Experience with research and detailed case documentation
• Interest in learning and applying Kevin Campbell’s model of family finding

The position is 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week). Compensation $25-26/hour. Benefits include health insurance, 401k, PTO, flexible schedules, and a positive working environment that focuses on a balanced work-life structure. Applications accepted until position is filled.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three references to apply for this position.