Foster Care Support Specialist
AYA Family Center · Portland, Oregon, US
Description NAYA Family Center seeks a community oriented and experienced foster care or social services professional to help serve our community as our Fost...
Job description
Description NAYA Family Center seeks a community oriented and experienced foster care or social services professional to help serve our community as our Foster Care Support Specialist ! The Foster Care Support Specialist works closely with youth, families, and caregivers, coordinating with tribal and state systems to ensure safety, stability, and connection to culture. This role combines case management, crisis response, and community collaboration to help youth thrive. NAYA offers an exceptional benefits package, including free medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees (with affordable options for family members), a 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match, paid vacation, and 16 paid holidays. This is a full-time role with work hours of 9 am to 6 pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch. Some evening and weekend work may be required based on project needs. Once training and onboarding are complete, there may be flexibility to work from home 1-2 days a week with supervisor approval. Who You Are: - You have lived or professional experience working with diverse populations, particularly within Native American communities. - You have a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related fiel...