Child Protective Services Worker; Social Service Specialist Sunday-Wednesday Shift

Initial Posting Date: 12/30/2025

Final date to receive applications: 01/06/2026

Agency: Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist
1) Sunday-Wednesday Shift

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Step into a transformative role where your passion for the well-being of children and your ability to connect with families come together to create lasting change. Become a catalyst for positive impact in the lives of Oregon’s children and their loved ones. Are you ready to unlock the potential within every family—and make a real difference?

We are currently seeking a Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist
1) to join our team based in the Gresham office located at 635 SE 223rd St.

The work shift for this position will be Sunday through Wednesday.

As an employee working within the Child Welfare Program, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oregon’s most vulnerable children and families. Your dedication will help us achieve the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation that will support children and young adults to be safer, healthier, experience less trauma and achieve a greater well-being.

As a Child Protective Services (CPS) Worker, you will:

• Respond to referrals and determine whether child abuse or neglect has occurred.
• Gather information through interviews with parents, children and family members.
• 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 timely.
• Arrange medical evaluations and substitute care placement for children.
• Present and testify in court.

Interested in learning more? Here are testimonials from current ODHS Workers.

Per ORS 419B.021, states that any position engaged in child protective investigations and/or custody determinations must meet the educational requirements. Experience alone will not meet the minimum qualifications for those positions. Degree must be completed, not in progress.

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
  And
• 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.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience screening and assessing clients’ needs to determine appropriate community and culturally responsive resources, as well as partnering agency programs or services.
• Experience preparing and maintaining thorough records, such as reports, narratives, and observations.
• Demonstrated understanding of working with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficient verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write in plain language and communicate clearly.
• Experience organizing tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, and managing time to meet deadlines. Experience should include computer proficiency.

• Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range.
  
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