Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1)
About the role
The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking a Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1) to ensure the safety and well-being of Oregon's children. This role involves gathering information through interviews and home observations, creating safety and service plans, and engaging in child-safety meetings.
Responsibilities
- Gather information through interviews and home observations to evaluate safety and risk in child abuse or neglect cases, taking protective action when necessary.
- Create safety and service plans that reflect each family's needs and connect them with medical, mental health, parenting, and community resources.
- Prepare accurate case documentation, including reports, assessments, safety plans, and notes.
- Engage in child-safety meetings and collaborate effectively with families, professionals, and community partners.
- Testify in court hearings and initiate court action when needed.
Requirements
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
- A bachelor’s degree in human services or a field related to human service, or a bachelor’s degree unrelated to Human Services and either one year of Human Services related experience or completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency.
- Or an associate degree and either two years of Human Services related experience or one year of Human Services related experience and related training, coursework, or certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency.
Qualifications
- Experience conducting interviews, investigations, or formal reviews to determine compliance with standards, policies, regulations, or laws.
- Experience producing detailed reports or documents that include conclusions and recommended actions.
- Experience using crisis intervention, conflict resolution, or behavior management techniques.
- Experience communicating complex technical or legal information clearly in verbal and written formats for people with varied educational, language, and cultural backgrounds.
- Experience organizing work and managing time to meet mandated deadlines.
Essential Attributes
- Experience conducting interviews, investigations, or formal reviews to determine compliance with standards, policies, regulations, or laws.
- Experience producing detailed reports or documents that include conclusions and recommended actions.
- Experience using crisis intervention, conflict resolution, or behavior management techniques.
- Experience communicating complex technical or legal information clearly in verbal and written formats for people with varied educational, language, and cultural backgrounds.
- Experience organizing work and managing time to meet mandated deadlines.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $4,954 - $7,592 per month.
Schedule
The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm PT, with possible fluctuations based on service needs.
Benefits
- Cost of Living Adjustments.
- Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
- Awesome benefits package.
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Contact Information
Please contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and application or Job-specific questions. Please include the job requisition number: REQ-203442.
Email: AMANDA.K.ALVARADO@odhs.oregon.gov
Phone (call or text): 541-709-8695