Permanency Supervisor; Child Welfare Supervisor

Position Title: Permanency Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor
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Agency: Department of Human Services

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others.

• Engage and supervise staff by planning, executing, monitoring, and evaluating activities related to ODHS and Child Welfare.
• Ensure staff adhere to good social work practices, state and federal laws, and department policies. Continuously review programs and standards affecting the quality, safety, and permanency of children’s lives.
• Provide general training, orientation, mentoring, and consultations to staff.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with staff, community partners, children, and families.
• Make informed decisions regarding the level and type of services provided to client families.
• Review and approve work.

• A bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field and at least two years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related human services experience.
• OR a bachelor’s degree unrelated to human services, completion of coursework equivalent to Oregon Caseworker Competency, and at least two years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience.
• OR an associate degree, at least three years of related experience including two years of lead work or supervision.
• OR an associate degree, completion of coursework equivalent to Oregon Caseworker Competency, and at least two years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience.

• Experience developing and managing a case load or case plan related to safety practice models.
• Experience implementing organizational objectives and ensuring that the necessary quantity and quality of work is achieved.
• Experience supervising and managing a work unit including hiring, training employees, assigning, and reviewing work, providing employees with feedback on their performance, providing oversight of operations, and managing staff performance.
• Experience with project management and continuous quality improvement.
• Experience creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful, facilitates the development of teams and is a professional model of leadership for staff.
• Experience developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with partners and community members and maintaining them over time.
• Experience supervising a program or policy area that serves vulnerable adults.

• Work locations include offices, participants’ homes, and community sites.
• Occasional travel for meetings, trainings, and case‑related activities, including required overnight travel.
• Regular work week with fluctuating hours; occasional overtime may be needed, including evenings and weekends.
• Rotating on‑call schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
• Physical requirements include frequent activity, lifting up to 50 pounds, and assisting children with car seats.
• Role involves handling sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, and crises, requiring a trauma‑informed approach to ensure a safe environment.
• Preparedness for stressful situations requiring quick decision‑making to ensure safety for oneself and others.

• Criminal history and background check for finalists; adverse findings may lead to disqualification.
• FBI Criminal Justice Information Services fingerprint‑based check required for finalists.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• Non‑sponsorship of visas; I‑9 form and E‑Verify required within three days of hire.

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost‑of‑living adjustments.
• Annual salary increases until the top of the listed salary range is reached.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members who meet the qualifications are awarded candidate preference.

• This is a permanent, full‑time, management‑service supervisory position not represented by a union.
• The recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

Recruiter:
Amy Acree
Email: amy.acreegon.gov