Child Protective Services Worker; Social Service Specialist

Job Title

Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist
1)

Reedsport, Oregon

Salary Range: $4,954 - $7,592

Position Type:
Employee

Respond to referrals, interviewing children, families and contacts. Observe home environments, conduct child safety assessments, and make determinations of abuse or neglect, taking protective action when necessary. Develop service plans to meet the needs of children and families. Arrange medical evaluations, placements, and connect families with services and resources. Create reports, safety plans, assessment evaluations, case notes, testify in court, and communicate with diverse populations.

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 services; 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. Pursuant toORS 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.

Experience building and maintaining professional relationships with clients, community partners, and colleagues. Experience organizing and prioritizing work to meet established deadlines and manage competing responsibilities. Experience working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds using culturally responsive practices. Experience de-escalating tense situations and responding to conflict using appropriate conflict-resolution or behavior-management techniques. Experience preparing clear, objective written documentation, such as case plans, court reports, narratives, or observations.

Experience communicating sensitive or difficult information with empathy, professionalism, and consideration for individual and family needs. Experience applying trauma-informed practices when working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma.

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.

Employment Preference Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference:
Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position. If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information. Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based criminal records check. The Oregon Department of Human Services…