Permanency Worker (Social Service Specialist 1) - multiple positions.

Initial Posting Date:

11/25/2025

Application Deadline:

12/09/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,833.00 - $7,407.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Permanency Worker (Social Service Specialist 1) - multiple positions.

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!

Step into a transformative role where your passion for the well-being of children and your ability to connect with families come together to create lasting change. Become a catalyst for positive impact in the lives of Oregon’s children and their loved ones. Are you ready to unlock the potential within every family—and make a real difference?

 

We are currently seeking two Permanency Caseworkers (Social Service Specialists 1) to join our Child Welfare team based in our Roseburg office.

 

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 Permanency Caseworker, you will:

• Support families by playing a critical role in helping families achieve their goals while ensuring child safety. 

• Provide case management by working with diverse families, including American Indian/Alaskan Native communities, collaborating with tribal entities and community partners. 

• Engage effectively by interacting with children, families, resource parents, and caregivers using a trauma-informed and antiracist approach to achieve safety and optimal outcomes. 

• Developing strategies by creating and implementing strategies that leverage family strengths and address areas needing improvement. 

• Handling documentation and legal duties by conducting home visits, completing legal documentation, attending court hearings, and addressing child safety issues.  Testifying in court when attending court hearings.

• Balancing needs and legal requirements by ensuring a balance between the needs of the child and family while