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

Position: Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1) Sunday-Wednesday Shift
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**.
*** 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.
* One year of Human Services related experience.
** Or
* ** Completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency, or
* 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.
* 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.
* Your work will be conducted in offices, participant's homes, and other community sites.
* Employee’s work schedule will be
** Sunday
- Wednesday**; 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.
* You may interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.
* Walking into stressful situations that may require quick decision-making skills to ensure safety of those being serviced and own physical safety. This may also be trauma inducing.
* ** Per pursuant to 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**.
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