Social Service Specialist 1 (Child Protective Services)

Initial Posting Date:

08/03/2026

Application Deadline:

08/10/2026

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$5,298 - $8,121

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Social Service Specialist 1 (Child Protective Services)

Job Description:

Job Posting

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! 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 us as a Permanency Worker and be the bridge that connects families, understanding their dynamics and making a lasting impact on those in need in Oregon! If you are looking to make a difference, this Child Protective Services (CPS) Worker position may be for you!  

We are seeking a Child Protective Services (CPS) (Social Service Specialist 1) to join our Child Welfare team in CORVALLIS, OREGON.

Together, we can make a lasting impact!

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 Worker, you will:  

• Safety & Wellbeing: You play a crucial part in helping families achieve their goals while ensuring the safety and well-being of children.

• Engagement: You engage with children, families, resource parents, and caregivers in various ways to promote safety, permanency, and optimal outcomes for Oregon’s children and families.

• 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.

• Strategies: You develop and implement multi-level strategies that leverage family strengths and address areas for improvement.

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