Permanency Supervisor; Child Welfare Supervisor ; Bilingual English

Job Summary

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.

• Supervise staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and resolving complaints.
• Plan and implement service delivery strategies that align with community needs and departmental resources.
• Interpret and apply policies and procedures from the Department of Human Services and the District.
• Delegate personnel and resources, ensure client service continuity, and address client grievances.
• Ensure compliance with program standards, administrative rules, and legal requirements through case and workload reviews.
• Monitor and analyze client needs and service delivery to maintain effective and timely casework practices.
• Provide consultation and training to staff, review service agreements, and liaise with community agencies and Central Office staff.

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
• A bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field and two years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related human services experience, OR
• A bachelor’s degree unrelated to human services and completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency and two years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience in human services, OR
• An associate degree and three years of human services related experience, two years of which must have included lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience, OR
• An associate degree and completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency and two years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience in human services.

• A commitment to embracing the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation and an understanding of how this vision plays a role in moving the organization forward to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated experience working well with colleagues, leveraging internal and external resources, and working collaboratively and respectfully with other branch units.
• Experience using data to inform practice while implementing organizational objectives and ensuring the necessary quantity and quality of work is achieved.
• An understanding of the basic principles and values of clinical supervision and trauma-informed coaching and mentoring, including reflective supervision, self-awareness, restorative accountability, and clear communication.
• Experience monitoring and assessing potential risks and vulnerabilities, and implementing proactive measures to prevent or minimize the impact of crises.
• Experience supervising and managing a work unit including hiring, training employees, assigning, and reviewing work, providing employees with feedback on their performance, overseeing operations, and managing staff performance.
• Experience creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful, facilitates the development of teams, and serves as a professional model of leadership for staff.

Preference will be given to candidates that are bilingual in Spanish and English.

• Hours:
  
  Regular work week with fluctuating hours; flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and occasional extra hours to meet business needs.
• Work Locations:
  In person, Oregon City ODHS office; offices, homes of participants, and community sites.
• Travel:
  Occasional travel for meetings, trainings, and other case related activities, including required occasional overnight travel.
• On-Call:
  Rotating on-call schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Frequent physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting children with car seats.
• This role involves handling sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, and crises,…