Top 116 Placement specialist Jobs in Portland Or

Placement Exception Social Service Specialist 2 (SSS2) - Belonging House/Vancouver
State of Washington Dept of Children, Youth, and Families —Vancouver, WA
- $66,072 - $88,788 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Paid training
- Wellness program
Behavioral Health Specialist
CODA INC —Hillsboro, OR
- $54,000 - $56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- BLS Certification
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Employment Specialist
Trellis LLC —Portland, OR
- From $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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Sr. Neighborhood Marketing Specialist ($22 per hour+ Bonus)
Veenhuizen Painting Specialties —Portland, OR
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Contract
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Paid training
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NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH SPECIALIST
Veenhuizen Painting Specialties —Portland, OR
- $600 - $1,500 a week
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Paid training
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Bilingual Multi-Location Customer Service Specialist (Spanish)
Sherwin-Williams —Oregon City, OR
- $19.50 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Merchandising
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Associate Marketing and Enrollment Specialist - PACE
Providence —Portland, OR
- $30.15 - $46.13 an hour
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
4d
One Call- Patient Placement Specialist
Legacy Health —Portland, OR
- $29.89 - $42.74 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- English
- High school diploma or GED
Supported Employment Specialist #639 & #1029
Lifeworks NW —Milwaukie, OR
- $25.39 - $29.05 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
Supported Employment Specialist #1087 & #656
Lifeworks NW —Beaverton, OR
- $25.39 - $29.05 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
13d
Housing Specialist
Native American Youth And Family Center —Milwaukie, OR
- From $30 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Housing Specialist - Tukwila Springs - HS066
Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW —Portland, OR
- $26.09 - $35.70 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Supported Employment Specialist #635
Lifeworks NW —Hillsboro, OR
- $25.39 - $29.05 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
Behavioral Health Housing Specialist
NWFS —Portland, OR
- $38 - $39 an hour
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Territory Support Specialist
Mitchell Wine Group —Portland, OR
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
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3d
Supported Education Specialist #668
Lifeworks NW —Beaverton, OR
- $25.39 - $27.22 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
CFWS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3) - Vancouver/Clark Office
State of Washington Dept of Children, Youth, and Families —Vancouver, WA
- $66,072 - $93,288 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Wellness program
Peer Support Specialist Supervisor - HS047
Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW —Portland, OR
- $68,250 - $78,750 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Professional Counselor
Providence —Portland, OR
- $36.99 - $57.44 an hour
- Part-time
- Psychiatry
- LPC
- Inpatient
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
TOSA - Inclusion Specialist
Gresham Barlow School District —Gresham, OR
- $53,165 - $110,484 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Ability to walk for extended periods

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Placement Exception Social Service Specialist 2 (SSS2) - Belonging House/Vancouver

State of Washington Dept of Children, Youth, and Families -
Vancouver, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$66,072 - $88,788 a year

Benefits

Paid training
Wellness program
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dependent care reimbursement
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Military leave
Paid military leave
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Bereavement leave
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Driver's License
Driving

Full Job Description

Description

Our vision is to ensure that“All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community"

Job Title: Placement Exception Social Service Specialist 2 (SSS2)

Location: Vancouver, WA (Belonging House)

Closes: 8/20/26

Salary: $66,072 - 88,788 Annually.

This recruitment has been reposted for additional applications. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply— your application status remains unchanged.

We are looking for a Social Service Specialist 2 (SSS2) to join our Vancouver Belonging House team. Belonging House is a Placement Exception Facility that supports DCYF Dependent youth who present with severe complex trauma due to abuse and neglect. The facility may serve up to three youths, with a staff ratio of one Social Service Specialist or Social Service Support Specialist to three youths. If you have a passion for making a difference in your community, apply today.

Click here to learn more about DCYF.

The Opportunity:
This position will play a key role in promoting positive youth development and improving outcomes for youth placed in Belonging House. It also is responsible for providing supervision, culturally appropriate emotional support, personal attention, and a structured daily routine. This position will require strong assessment and engagement skills to support youth with complex mental health, developmental, and behavioral needs, while also calmly managing crisis situations through de-escalation techniques.

Some of what you'll do:

Provide youth supervision and monitoring.
Transport youth to and from school and community-based appointments.
Monitor and assess youth compliance with treatment, education, medical and wellbeing program requirements, and risk to self/others.
Document breaches of security and behavioral incidents.
Maintain a written account of each youth's daily activities and interactions during work shifts in FAMLINK.
Manage weekly and monthly appointment calendar.
Utilize de-escalation skills while assisting with crisis response.
Conduct routine and random resident checks.
Coordinate case planning activities for the youth with their assigned Social Service Specialist.
Prepare, serve, and supervise meals.

What we are looking for (Required Qualifications):
Social Service Specialist 2:

Five (5) years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline.

Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or any degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Service discipline AND one (1) year of paid social service experience

Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences or Master’s degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND completed practicum.

One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 1.

AND

The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

Experience in one of the following: caring for children, social care, supervised volunteer experience in youth/child-oriented organizations, counseling youth, education, or home visitations.
Previous demonstrated experience using FAMLINK.
Previous demonstrated work experience in preparing records.

How do I apply?

Complete your applicant profile and attach the following:

Transcripts (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application submission)
Cover Letter
Current resume detailing experience and education

Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.

The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment.

Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S.

For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, please contact DCYF recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email [email protected]. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22 or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.

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placement specialist jobs in portland or

Placement Exception Social Service Specialist 2 (SSS2) - Belonging House/Vancouver

Behavioral Health Specialist

Employment Specialist

Sr. Neighborhood Marketing Specialist ($22 per hour+ Bonus)

NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH SPECIALIST

Bilingual Multi-Location Customer Service Specialist (Spanish)

Associate Marketing and Enrollment Specialist - PACE

One Call- Patient Placement Specialist

Supported Employment Specialist #639 & #1029

Supported Employment Specialist #1087 & #656

Housing Specialist

Housing Specialist - Tukwila Springs - HS066

Supported Employment Specialist #635

Behavioral Health Housing Specialist

Territory Support Specialist

Supported Education Specialist #668

CFWS Social Service Specialist 2-3 In Training (SSS3) - Vancouver/Clark Office

Peer Support Specialist Supervisor - HS047

Professional Counselor

TOSA - Inclusion Specialist

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