Social Service Specialist 1 (Child Protective Services), Bilingual English/Spanish Required
for section headings. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We must include sections only when posting has real specific content. So we can have sections: About the role (maybe summary), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (minimum qualifications + essential attributes?), Benefits, Pay, Schedule, Working Conditions? The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can choose appropriate ones.
We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. Must not include boilerplate like EEO, navigation, legal, etc. Remove duplicated lines.
We need to include bilingual differential pay 5% as part of Pay? Probably include in Pay section.
We need to include schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm PT; occasional compensated overtime evening/weekend; on-call rotation.
We need to include benefits: list given: ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning; Cost of Living Adjustments; Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range); Amazing benefits package; Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; Veterans’ Preference info; Malheur County Residents preference; PERS note; SEIU representation.
We need to include location: rural eastern Ontario, Oregon; works in Ontario Child Welfare office daily.
We need to include that it's permanent full-time, represented by SEIU.
We need to include that salary range is non-PERS monthly salary range; if PERS member, increase by 6.95%.
We need to include that bilingual differential pay 5% after passing tests.
We need to include that job offer contingent upon passing speaking and writing tests.
We need to include that position is in rural eastern Ontario, Oregon.
We need to include that frequent travel required, some travel hours away, hazardous weather, remote areas, inclement weather.
We need to include that work conducted in offices, participant's homes, other community sites.
We need to include essential attributes list.
We need to include minimum qualifications list.
We need to include that degree must be completed, not in progress.
We need to include that a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
We need to include that background checks etc? Probably we can include under Requirements or Qualifications? The instruction says we can include Requirements section for qualifications. But we also have separate Qualifications heading. We can combine.
We must not include duplicated lines. Remove boilerplate like "Opportunity awaits!", "Step into a transformative role..." etc? Those are substantive? They are promotional but maybe considered boilerplate? The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The promotional paragraphs might be considered fluff but they are part of the posting. However they may be considered non-essential? The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. The promotional paragraphs are substantive? They describe the role and encourage. Might be considered part of About the role. We can keep them but maybe condense? We cannot summarize away detail; we must preserve all substantive information. However we can keep them as prose in
. That's fine.
We need to avoid repeating job title as heading. So we will not have heading "Social Service Specialist 1". We'll use About the role heading.
We must not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings; we can fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. There's Initial Posting Date, Application Deadline, Agency Department, Position Type, Position Title. We can include those in a short
under About the role maybe.
We must not include application instructions (like "Please include detailed work and education history", "Please make sure your application materials..." etc). Those are application instructions, we should remove them.
We must not include background check details? It's substantive but maybe considered part of Requirements? It's not explicitly listed as a heading but we could include under Requirements or Qualifications. The instruction says we can use Requirements for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can include background check under Requirements.
We must not include duplicated lines like repeated degree requirement.
We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
Now craft HTML.
Structure:
About the role
Initial Posting Date: 09/16/2026 | Application Deadline: 09/30/2026 | Agency: Department of Human Services | Position Type: Employee | Position Title: Social Service Specialist 1 (Child Protective Services), Bilingual English/Spanish
[Promotional prose about opportunity, mission, etc.]
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 qualifications:
- 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.
- Degree must be completed, not in progress.
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required; job offer contingent upon passing speaking and writing tests evaluating proficiency. Upon passing, a 5% bilingual differential pay will be applied.
- Background check: within three days of hire, complete US DHS I-9 form; ODHS uses E-Verify; finalists undergo criminal history and background check, including FBI CJIS fingerprint-based records check; adverse results may lead to disqualification.
Essential Attributes
- Experience providing services and resources to children and families while working or volunteering in a social services‑related field.
- Experience conducting assessment and fact‑finding interviews related to child safety, risk of abuse, neglect, or harm.
- Experience writing documents or reports that include a conclusion and recommended action (e.g., case plans, court reports, investigative reports).
- Demonstrated critical‑thinking skills to assess situations quickly, evaluate options, and make effective decisions in fast‑paced or high‑pressure environments.
- Preference given to candidates bilingual in Spanish and English.
Working Conditions
- Work conducted in offices, participants' homes, and other community sites.
- Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8 am – 5 pm PT; hours may fluctuate based on service needs.
- Occasional compensated overtime during evening and weekend work may be required.
- Participation in an on‑call rotation for mandatory on‑call child protective services.
- Frequent travel required, including driving to sometimes remote areas and in inclement weather; some travel may be hours away and in hazardous weather conditions.
- Collaborate with local city, state, and county law enforcement agencies.
- Ability to prioritize work related to child safety and respond quickly to emergent situations.
- May interact with individuals who have experienced trauma and may exhibit emotional challenges.
- Walking into stressful situations requiring quick decision‑making to ensure safety of clients and own physical safety; may be trauma inducing.
Benefits
- ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
- Cost of Living Adjustments.
- Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
- Amazing benefits package.
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Veterans’ preference information available; see agency resources for submission.
- Malheur County residents may receive 5% preference; must reside in Malheur County for at least five consecutive years following start date.
- Position is permanent, full‑time and represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
- Salary range listed is the non‑PERS monthly salary range; if you are already a participating PERS member or become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
Pay
Salary range: $4,954 – $7,592 per month (non‑PERS). Bilingual differential pay of 5% added after passing language proficiency tests.
We need to ensure we didn't repeat any heading unnecessarily. We have About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Essential Attributes, Working Conditions, Benefits, Pay. Could combine Requirements and Essential Attributes into Requirements? But we have separate headings; it's okay as long as they have real content. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We have many sections; maybe we can combine some. But we must include all substantive info. Could combine Requirements and Essential Attributes into a single Requirements section, but we need to keep headings as per allowed list. We could have Requirements covering both minimum qualifications and essential attributes. Then we could have Benefits, Pay, Schedule, Working Conditions. However Schedule is part of Working Conditions; we could have Schedule heading separate if we have specific schedule info. The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we could have Schedule separate.
Thus we could have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay, Schedule, Working Conditions. That's 7 sections. Might be okay but instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine Working Conditions into Schedule? But schedule is separate. Could combine Working Conditions into Responsibilities? Not ideal.
Maybe we can have About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. And include working conditions details within Schedule or Responsibilities? The schedule info is specific; we could put working conditions under Schedule heading (since schedule includes work hours, overtime, on-call, travel). But the instruction says Schedule heading for schedule info. So we can put schedule details there, and maybe mention work location etc under About the role.
Let's try to reduce sections: About the role (includes location, mission, promotional text). Responsibilities (duties). Requirements (min quals, essential attributes, background check, bilingual, driver's license). Benefits. Pay. Schedule (includes hours, overtime, on-call, travel, work environment). That seems reasonable.
Now we need to ensure we include all substantive info: location, permanent full-time, SEIU representation, PERS note, veterans preference, Malheur county preference, employee resource groups, COLAs, annual increases, amazing
for prose. We must include sections only when posting has real specific content. So we can have sections: About the role (maybe summary), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (minimum qualifications + essential attributes?), Benefits, Pay, Schedule, Working Conditions? The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can choose appropriate ones. We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. Must not include boilerplate like EEO, navigation, legal, etc. Remove duplicated lines. We need to include bilingual differential pay 5% as part of Pay? Probably include in Pay section. We need to include schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm PT; occasional compensated overtime evening/weekend; on-call rotation. We need to include benefits: list given: ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning; Cost of Living Adjustments; Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range); Amazing benefits package; Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; Veterans’ Preference info; Malheur County Residents preference; PERS note; SEIU representation. We need to include location: rural eastern Ontario, Oregon; works in Ontario Child Welfare office daily. We need to include that it's permanent full-time, represented by SEIU. We need to include that salary range is non-PERS monthly salary range; if PERS member, increase by 6.95%. We need to include that bilingual differential pay 5% after passing tests. We need to include that job offer contingent upon passing speaking and writing tests. We need to include that position is in rural eastern Ontario, Oregon. We need to include that frequent travel required, some travel hours away, hazardous weather, remote areas, inclement weather. We need to include that work conducted in offices, participant's homes, other community sites. We need to include essential attributes list. We need to include minimum qualifications list. We need to include that degree must be completed, not in progress. We need to include that a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required. We need to include that background checks etc? Probably we can include under Requirements or Qualifications? The instruction says we can include Requirements section for qualifications. But we also have separate Qualifications heading. We can combine. We must not include duplicated lines. Remove boilerplate like "Opportunity awaits!", "Step into a transformative role..." etc? Those are substantive? They are promotional but maybe considered boilerplate? The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The promotional paragraphs might be considered fluff but they are part of the posting. However they may be considered non-essential? The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. The promotional paragraphs are substantive? They describe the role and encourage. Might be considered part of About the role. We can keep them but maybe condense? We cannot summarize away detail; we must preserve all substantive information. However we can keep them as prose in
. That's fine. We need to avoid repeating job title as heading. So we will not have heading "Social Service Specialist 1". We'll use About the role heading. We must not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings; we can fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. There's Initial Posting Date, Application Deadline, Agency Department, Position Type, Position Title. We can include those in a short
under About the role maybe. We must not include application instructions (like "Please include detailed work and education history", "Please make sure your application materials..." etc). Those are application instructions, we should remove them. We must not include background check details? It's substantive but maybe considered part of Requirements? It's not explicitly listed as a heading but we could include under Requirements or Qualifications. The instruction says we can use Requirements for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can include background check under Requirements. We must not include duplicated lines like repeated degree requirement. We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. Now craft HTML. Structure:
About the role
Initial Posting Date: 09/16/2026 | Application Deadline: 09/30/2026 | Agency: Department of Human Services | Position Type: Employee | Position Title: Social Service Specialist 1 (Child Protective Services), Bilingual English/Spanish
[Promotional prose about opportunity, mission, etc.]
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 qualifications:
- 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.
- Degree must be completed, not in progress.
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required; job offer contingent upon passing speaking and writing tests evaluating proficiency. Upon passing, a 5% bilingual differential pay will be applied.
- Background check: within three days of hire, complete US DHS I-9 form; ODHS uses E-Verify; finalists undergo criminal history and background check, including FBI CJIS fingerprint-based records check; adverse results may lead to disqualification.
Essential Attributes
- Experience providing services and resources to children and families while working or volunteering in a social services‑related field.
- Experience conducting assessment and fact‑finding interviews related to child safety, risk of abuse, neglect, or harm.
- Experience writing documents or reports that include a conclusion and recommended action (e.g., case plans, court reports, investigative reports).
- Demonstrated critical‑thinking skills to assess situations quickly, evaluate options, and make effective decisions in fast‑paced or high‑pressure environments.
- Preference given to candidates bilingual in Spanish and English.
Working Conditions
- Work conducted in offices, participants' homes, and other community sites.
- Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8 am – 5 pm PT; hours may fluctuate based on service needs.
- Occasional compensated overtime during evening and weekend work may be required.
- Participation in an on‑call rotation for mandatory on‑call child protective services.
- Frequent travel required, including driving to sometimes remote areas and in inclement weather; some travel may be hours away and in hazardous weather conditions.
- Collaborate with local city, state, and county law enforcement agencies.
- Ability to prioritize work related to child safety and respond quickly to emergent situations.
- May interact with individuals who have experienced trauma and may exhibit emotional challenges.
- Walking into stressful situations requiring quick decision‑making to ensure safety of clients and own physical safety; may be trauma inducing.
Benefits
- ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
- Cost of Living Adjustments.
- Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
- Amazing benefits package.
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Veterans’ preference information available; see agency resources for submission.
- Malheur County residents may receive 5% preference; must reside in Malheur County for at least five consecutive years following start date.
- Position is permanent, full‑time and represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
- Salary range listed is the non‑PERS monthly salary range; if you are already a participating PERS member or become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
Pay
Salary range: $4,954 – $7,592 per month (non‑PERS). Bilingual differential pay of 5% added after passing language proficiency tests.
We need to ensure we didn't repeat any heading unnecessarily. We have About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Essential Attributes, Working Conditions, Benefits, Pay. Could combine Requirements and Essential Attributes into Requirements? But we have separate headings; it's okay as long as they have real content. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We have many sections; maybe we can combine some. But we must include all substantive info. Could combine Requirements and Essential Attributes into a single Requirements section, but we need to keep headings as per allowed list. We could have Requirements covering both minimum qualifications and essential attributes. Then we could have Benefits, Pay, Schedule, Working Conditions. However Schedule is part of Working Conditions; we could have Schedule heading separate if we have specific schedule info. The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we could have Schedule separate. Thus we could have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay, Schedule, Working Conditions. That's 7 sections. Might be okay but instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine Working Conditions into Schedule? But schedule is separate. Could combine Working Conditions into Responsibilities? Not ideal. Maybe we can have About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. And include working conditions details within Schedule or Responsibilities? The schedule info is specific; we could put working conditions under Schedule heading (since schedule includes work hours, overtime, on-call, travel). But the instruction says Schedule heading for schedule info. So we can put schedule details there, and maybe mention work location etc under About the role. Let's try to reduce sections: About the role (includes location, mission, promotional text). Responsibilities (duties). Requirements (min quals, essential attributes, background check, bilingual, driver's license). Benefits. Pay. Schedule (includes hours, overtime, on-call, travel, work environment). That seems reasonable. Now we need to ensure we include all substantive info: location, permanent full-time, SEIU representation, PERS note, veterans preference, Malheur county preference, employee resource groups, COLAs, annual increases, amazing