Child Protective Services Worker, Social Service Specialist 1

• 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.

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
• A bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a field related to human service.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated proficient verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write in plain language and communicate clearly.
• Experience preparing and maintaining thorough records, such as reports, narratives, and observations.
• Experience screening and assessing client’s needs to determine appropriate community and culturally responsive resources, as well as partnering agency programs or services.
• Experience engaging and building partnerships with clients (parents & children), community organizations, agency staff, and affected communities.
• Experience organizing tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, and managing time to meet deadlines.
• Experience demonstrating computer proficiency.
• Prior experience assessing safety of children, assessing protective capacities of parents/care givers, and developing case plans.

Demonstrates expertise in assessing child safety, gathering and analyzing information, and developing case plans while effectively communicating with clients and community organizations. Proficient in documentation and record-keeping, ensuring compliance with human services standards.

• Child Safety Assessment
• Human Services Experience
• Verbal And Written Communication Skills
• Documentation And Record-Keeping
• Client Engagement And Partnership Building

• Case Plan Development
• Information Gathering
• Safety Analysis
• Client Needs Assessment
• Record Maintenance

• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Interpersonal Skills

• Oregon Caseworker Competency Certification

• Child Abuse
• Neglect
• Human Services
• Community Resources
• Culturally Responsive Services

• Database Management