Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1) Multiple Openings! 2 Locations!

About the role

The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking Child Protective Services Workers (Social Service Specialist 1 Positions) to join their teams in Hermiston and Pendleton. Two openings are available, with one position primarily located at the Child Welfare Hermiston Office and another designated as a floater to support both offices.

Responsibilities

• Respond to referrals and determine whether child abuse or neglect has occurred.
• Gather information through interviews with parents and children.
• Observe and analyze the safety of home environments.
• Gather collateral information from school personnel, doctors, therapists, and law enforcement officers.
• Fulfill documentation requirements and enter info into databases.
• Arrange medical evaluations and substitute care placement for children.
• Present and testify in court.

Requirements

• Minimum educational requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field, or a combination of education and experience meeting the criteria.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Experience in Human Services or related fields.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience preparing and maintaining thorough records.
• Experience screening and assessing client needs.
• Experience engaging and building partnerships with clients and community organizations.
• Experience organizing tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, and managing time to meet deadlines.
• Experience demonstrating computer proficiency.
• Experience assessing safety of children and protective capacities of parents/caregivers.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience preparing and maintaining thorough records.
• Experience screening and assessing client’s needs.
• Experience engaging and building partnerships.
• Experience organizing tasks and prioritizing responsibilities.
• Experience demonstrating computer proficiency.
• Experience assessing safety of children and protective capacities of parents/caregivers.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Thorough record-keeping skills.
• Collaborative problem-solving abilities.
• Time management and organization skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Safety assessment and risk management skills.

Benefits

• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until reaching the top of the listed salary range).
• Amazing benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

$4,954.00 - $7,592.00 Monthly

Schedule

Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm PT; hours may fluctuate based on service needs. Occasional compensated overtime during evening and weekend work may be required. This position will be required to participate in an on-call rotation for mandatory on call for child protective services. Frequent travel is required. Some travel may be hours away. Some travel may be in hazardous weather conditions.