Child Protective Services (Social Service Specialist 1)

Initial Posting Date:

06/11/2024

Application Deadline:

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Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

4,536.00 - 6,952.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Child Protective Services (Social Service Specialist 1)

Job Description:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency with the Equity North Star as our guide toward our vision of an agency free of racism, discrimination and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to apply.

Ready to turn your passion for safeguarding children and strengthening families into a rewarding career? Look no further! The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking compassionate individuals to join our team and help us create lasting, positive transformations in the lives of Oregon's most vulnerable children and families.

Join our Gresham Child Welfare team as a Child Protective Services Worker and be the bridge that connects families, understands their dynamics, and makes a lasting impact on those in need in Oregon! If you are looking to make a difference, this Child Protective Services Worker position may be for you!

We are seeking a Child Protective Services Worker to join our Gresham Child Welfare team.

One position available entails working from Wednesday to Saturday (9:00 am - 8:00 pm), while other positions available may have varying schedules. You can discuss scheduling options with the hiring manager.

Note: This recruitment will be open until the position is filled. The recruiter will review applications every two weeks. The next review date will be Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), A place to belong and make a difference!

• When you join the ODHS, you join a community of over 10,000 employees dedicated to serving and helping Oregonians achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice, and preserve dignity.

• Connect with ODHS Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and find a place to belong, build community and participate in shared learning. ERGs are employee-driven committees that support each other as well as the ODHS’ overall mission and vision. 

• We are committed to building an antiracist and equitable agency. Equity is foundational to our role as a human services agency, and we are committed to integrating equity into all we do. The Equity North Star has four points that explain the agency's goals related to equity, inclusion, and racial justice.

• We know that life is unpredictable and ODHS cares about keeping you well. Enjoy a work-life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, and competitive benefits packages including health, dental, vision and much more!

What you need to qualify

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a field related to human service; 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.

Essential attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience screening and assessing clients for appropriate community referral or eligibility for programs related to human services.

• Experience preparing and maintaining narrative documentation of the activities concerning individual client cases.

• Understanding of and demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

• Experience communicating effectively with people over the telephone, in writing and in person.

• Computer proficiency and attenti