Child Protective Services Worker (Social Services Specialist 1) Salem – Bilingual Spanish Preferred

About the role

The Oregon Department of Human Services seeks a Child Protective Services Worker (Social Services Specialist 1) to join our team in Salem. This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, along with a bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field, or an associate degree with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect children’s safety and support families by engaging with them, resource parents, and caregivers.
• Navigate the needs of the child and the family while balancing legal requirements.
• Conduct assessment and fact-finding interviews related to child safety, risk of abuse, neglect or harm.
• Address necessary care and needs levels of the children and families.
• Analyze collected information to determine appropriate child placement, considering each family’s unique circumstances.
• Create reports, case notes, testify in court, and communicate with diverse populations in office, community, or legal settings.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
• A bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field, or an associate degree with relevant experience.
• One year of Human Services related experience or completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency.
• Experience engaging trauma-impacted families from diverse backgrounds in person-centered assessments.
• Experience engaging with community partners and organizations to support families from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience contributing to a safe learning environment that supports growth mindset, well-being, and belonging within a team.
• Experience with dynamic workflow management in a high-volume environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive material related to trauma, abuse, substance use, and crisis situations.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field, or an associate degree with relevant experience.
• One year of Human Services related experience or completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency.
• Experience engaging trauma-impacted families from diverse backgrounds in person-centered assessments.
• Experience engaging with community partners and organizations to support families from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience contributing to a safe learning environment that supports growth mindset, well-being, and belonging within a team.
• Experience with dynamic workflow management in a high-volume environment.

Skills

• Experience with dynamic workflow management in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive material related to trauma, abuse, substance use, and crisis situations.

Benefits

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

Pay

$4,954.00 - $7,592.00 per month.

Schedule

Professional work week; hours of work may fluctuate based on service needs. Occasional, compensated overtime may be required, including evening and weekend work. Employee will be on a rotating on-call schedule. The rotating on-call schedule will include evening or weekend work.