Child Protective Services Worker (Social Services Specialist 1) Dallas

Initial Posting Date:

07/15/2026

Application Deadline:

07/29/2026

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,954 - $7,592

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Child Protective Services Worker (Social Services Specialist 1) Dallas

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 (Social Service Specialist 1) position may be for you!

Summary of Duties

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, parents, 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.  

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 (1) 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 (2) years of Human Services related experience; OR

  • One (1) year of Human Services related experience and related training, coursework, or certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency.

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