About us - My Next Step is a nonprofit community benefit organization dedicated to helping low income adults achieve self-sufficiency.

Caseworker Assistant/Client Support

Looking for an up-beat, energetic and organized person who enjoys helping people. This is a full time contract position/32 hours per week located in St. Helens, OR. This position will be housed at the DHS Self-sufficiency office working directly with DHS Family Coaches.

What we are looking for:

• Team player
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Genuine interest in helping people. Ability to work with all types of people; must be patient, comfortable and open to interacting with individuals who have various types of disabilities.
• Strong motivational skills - Empower and support clients in life choices and change
• Ability to follow up and follow through on tasks and projects to completion
• The ability to take direction from and report to multiple supervisors
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions, guidelines and procedures

JOB DUTIES:

• Assist clients in meeting their case plans
• Reporting/Data entry: prepare and maintain clear, accurate, complete and timely records in the DHS data base.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries with all clients served
• Collaborate with community partners in order to identify alternative resources and support services
• Engage the family out of the home and out of the SSP office
• Participate in staffing to discuss participant/family progress
• Home visits

DESIRED SKILLSET/EXPERIENCE: Experience in or knowledge of:

• Social and economic issues that create poverty
• Helping adults identify ways to achieve greater self- sufficiency
• Experience with case management and assessing participant/family strengths and service needs
• Experience creating and maintaining written documentation concerning cases
• Experience working in a social/human services field or relatable skills
• At least one years’ experience in a social services field and knowledge or awareness of low-income or homeless families and the issues facing them
• Any bi-lingual fluency preferred but not required
• General computer, word processing and spreadsheet skills
• Candidate must be drug free and able to pass a criminal background check including Child Protective Services. Must have: High School diploma/GED, valid drivers' license and a reliable personal vehicle, acceptable driving record, and have current auto insurance

HOW TO APPLY

Submit resume and cover letter to ------------. Open until filled. This position starts ASAP. No phone calls please.

My Next Step provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.