Child Protective Services (Social Service Specialist 1)

Initial Posting Date:

04/15/2026

Application Deadline:

04/29/2026

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

4,954.00 - 7,592.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Child Protective Services (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! Picture yourself as the advocate for children! Your mission is to protect their futures while addressing the needs of families and adhering to legal obligations. With each home visit and report you complete; you’re making a significant impact on the lives of children in Oregon.

Our Office of Child Welfare is seeking to fill multiple Child Protective Services (Social Service Specialist 1) positions in North Bend! In this role, you will work directly with families with whom you will be able to share and celebrate successes. Come join us in doing this important work!

The following YouTube link will provide more information about this position:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dx3eyBwdks

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.  

Child Protective Services (Social Service Specialist 1), you will:

• Safety and Support: Provides services to children and families to assess protective capacity, maintain children in the family home when possible and support successful reunification.

• A Balancing Act: Navigate the needs of the child and the family while balancing legal requirements.

• Documentation: Maintain a written record of your casework activity in specialized case management software (OR-KIDS) and provide accurate, detailed, chronological case notes of all case contacts and activity on a daily basis.  

• Assessment and Interviews: Conduct assessment and fact-finding interviews related to child safety, risk of abuse, neglect, or harm. You will also address necessary care and needs levels of the children and families.

• Decision-Making: Analyzing collected information, you will determine appropriate child placement, considering each family’s unique