Teen Permanency Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor 2)

About the role

Join the Oregon Department of Human Services as a Teen Permanency Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor 2) to lead efforts ensuring child safety and stability, supervise staff, and support the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and resolving complaints.
• Plan and implement service delivery strategies that align with community needs and departmental resources.
• Interpret and apply policies and procedures from the Department of Human Services and the District.
• Delegate personnel and resources, ensure client service continuity, and address client grievances.
• Ensure compliance with program standards, administrative rules, and legal requirements through case and workload reviews.
• Monitor and analyze client needs and service delivery to maintain effective and timely casework practices.
• Provide consultation and training to staff, review service agreements, and liaise with community agencies and Central Office staff.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications (any of the following):

• A bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field AND one year of lead work, supervision, or progressively related human services experience.
• A bachelor’s degree unrelated to human services AND completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency AND one year of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience in human services.
• An associate degree AND three years of human services related experience, with at least one year including lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience.
• An associate degree AND completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency AND one year of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience in human services.

Skills

• Commitment to embracing the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation and understanding its role in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Leadership experience (direct supervision, project management, team lead, or other leadership opportunities).
• Demonstrated ability to work well with colleagues, leverage internal and external resources, and collaborate respectfully across branch units.
• Experience using data to inform practice.
• Understanding of basic principles and values of clinical supervision and trauma‑informed coaching and mentoring (reflective supervision, self‑awareness, restorative accountability, clear communication).
• Experience monitoring and assessing potential risks and vulnerabilities to implement proactive measures that prevent or minimize crisis impact.

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.

Pay

Salary range: $6,199 - $9,603 per month.

Schedule

• Professional work week; hours may fluctuate based on service needs.
• Occasional travel required for meetings, trainings, and case‑related activities.
• Occasional non‑traditional hours, including evening and weekend work.
• Rotating on‑call/after‑hours schedule