Oakland Family Services Interview Questions
& Process
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Oakland Family Services.
Oakland Family Services
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
The interview process at Oakland Family Services was pretty long, taking almost two months from start to finish. It included a phone screening, then a first in-person interview, and finally a second in-person interview. While I get that they want to be thorough, this long timeline might be tough for people who are actively looking and can't wait that long for one company. They kept telling me I was a good fit and met the experience and education requirements, so I was surprised to get an automated rejection email. They said they were moving forward with others, even though the job is still posted months later. I was told later that my background didn't match their culture or how they operate, which felt weird given the positive feedback. It would be better if they were more upfront about expectations and timelines to avoid candidates spending a lot of time and energy on the process.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What strategies do you employ to source candidates when the current job postings aren't attracting the right applicants?
Oakland Family Services
Early Childhood Educator
Entry Average Neutral experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview was in person. They asked standard questions during the phone screening and the in person interview. The interviewer seemed friendly and supportive. They explained what the job would be like and the benefits available. We discussed my experience and what they are looking for in a candidate.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your background working in childcare?
Oakland Family Services
Therapist
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case Presentation
The HR manager was super nice and called me to set things up. They told me a lot about the job and asked if I was interested. The first interview was supposed to be a group one with a supervisor and a therapist from the team, but it ended up just being me. We talked about my clinical skills and experience. I got a call pretty quickly for the second interview, which was much more focused on clinical stuff. They had me do a role-play of a tough therapy situation, which was really challenging and made me think. The supervisor and assistant director were great, really friendly and made me feel at ease. Then there was a written part where I had to diagnose, create a formulation, and suggest recommendations for a made-up client.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How would you handle a challenging therapeutic scenario, demonstrated through role-play?
- Please provide a diagnosis, formulation, and recommendations for the given sample consumer.
Oakland Family Services
Case Manager
Mid Average Negative experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
It was a really long process, it took 3 stages to beat out the other candidates. There were one on one interviews and group interviews too. They mentioned they were interested in setting up an interview in March, but it didn't happen until June. The offer was for a really low wage and they asked me to drug test on the spot when offering the job, which they hadn't mentioned before, and I'm a medicinal patient.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Describe how you would assist an individual experiencing a crisis.
- What steps would you take if a client declines attending therapy sessions?
Oakland Family Services Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Oakland Family Services interview reports.
“What steps would you take if a client declines attending therapy sessions?”
Read reports →“Could you describe the interventions you would utilize for a child experiencing depression?”
Read reports →“Describe how you would assist an individual experiencing a crisis.”
Read reports →“What strategies do you employ for self-care, given the demands of this profession?”
Read reports →“What strategies do you employ to source candidates when the current job postings aren't attracting the right applicants?”
Read report →“And looking ahead five years, where do you envision yourself professionally?”
Read report →“What made you decide to apply to OFS?”
Read report →“In terms of managing your caseload, including paperwork, how would you ensure efficiency?”
Read report →“What are your career aspirations for the next two years?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 Oakland Family Services interview reports.