Child Protective Services Worker; Social Service Specialist

Initial Posting Date:

09/15/2026

Final date to receive applications:

09/27/2026

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,954 - $7,592

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist
1)

Job Description:

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.

Opportunity awaits! Imagine a role where you engage with children, families, resource parents and caregivers to achieve safety and optimal outcomes for Oregon’s children and families. Imagine yourself conducting child safety assessments through an equity and culturally relevant lens. If you’re looking to make a difference and this sounds intriguing, this Child Protective Services Worker position may be for you!

We are currently seeking a Child Protective Services (CPS) Worker (Social Service Specialist
1) to join our Child Welfare team based in our Reedsport office
.

Reedsport, Oregon

Reedsport sits along Oregon’s scenic South Coast, surrounded by the Umpqua River, forests, and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. With small-town charm, abundant outdoor recreation, and stunning coastal scenery, Reedsport offers a welcoming place to live and work!

• City of Reedsport – learn what Reedsport and the surrounding area have to offer!
• Reedsport ODHS office – understand where Reedsport is located.
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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, 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.

Interested in learning more? Here are some testimonials from current ODHS Workers and an informational session regarding these positions found here:

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:

OR

• An associate degree and either:

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.

We are looking for candidates with:

• 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…