Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
09/14/2026
Application Deadline:
09/21/2026
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Salary Range:
$4,124 - $5,714
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Temporary Lodging SSA (Social Services Assistant) Temporary – Multiple Vacancies
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 temporary position and is approved through 06/30/2027. Temporary positions will end approximately 6 months after the employment start date (after 1,040 hours have been worked).
Opportunity awaits! Are you passionate about engaging with families and communities? Are you committed to ensuring the well-being of others and offering them support? Would you enjoy working with a team that is dedicated to serving children, families, and communities? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Summary of Duties
As a Temporary Lodging SSA, you will:
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.
- Stay with and supervise children throughout the day in temporary lodging and transport them to different destinations as needed.
- Transport children as needed for appointments, school, or any other needs as directed by caseworker, supervisor. Transportation may include inter- or intrastate as well as medical/dental appointments.
- Address inappropriate behavior by applying general parenting techniques while honoring ethnic, and cultural standards according to policy.
- When not in temporary lodging you will support in-home safety plans by providing detailed documentation, support, engagement, and promptly reporting any concerns.
- Review and implement supervisory and safety plans, while also supporting their behavior and emotional needs.
- Maintain care for children related to hygiene, basic needs, school attendance, appointments, and transportation.
- Treat people with compassion and dignity, ensuring that children and family members feel respected and valued.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 remaining patient, composed, and professional when responding to challenging situations, individuals, or competing priorities, while maintaining respectful and equitable interactions.
- Experience recognizing how trauma and challenging life experiences may affect individuals and respond with patience, empathy, respect, and appropriate professional boundaries.
- Experience communicating clearly, professionally, and respectfully through written and verbal communication, adapting communication to the audience and situation.
- Experience identifying solutions to challenges by assessing available information, considering options, and taking appropriate action to achieve positive outcomes.
Attention all candidates! A COVER LETTER IS PREFERRED.
- Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials.
- Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.
- Please upload a resume or complete the work history profile. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
- If you are selected as the final candidate and a degree is listed as a minimum qualification for the position, please be prepared to provide verification of your completed education before moving forward in the hiring process.
- The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
- The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
Working Conditions
- Work Schedule: There is no typical normal workday of 8 hours, from 8 AM to 5 PM. Working hours are often adjusted within a given week.
- Occasional, compensated overtime may be required, including evening and weekend work.
- Work will be conducted in offices, participant's homes, hotels, hospitals, and other community sites.
- Occasional travel is required for meetings, training, and case-related activities.
- You will interact with a wide range of people, including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.
- You may encounter stressful situations that require quick decision-making to ensure safety of yourself and others.
- Activities include traversing stairs, moving on uneven terrain, and helping children (weighing up to 50 pounds) in and out of car seats.
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.
Benefits
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 temporary, 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.
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 Adrian Ortiz. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-206671.
- Email: adrian.x.ortiz@odhs.oregon.gov
