Limited Duration Part-Time Resource Parent Certifier (Social Service Specialist 1)

Initial Posting Date:

10/13/2025

Application Deadline:

10/20/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,833 - $7,407

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Limited Duration Part-Time Resource Parent Certifier (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!

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 to fill a Limited Duration Part-Time Resource Parent Certifier (Social Service Specialist 1) to join our team based in the Portland office located on NE Glisan Street.

• This position is part-time.

• This position is Limited Duration with an end date of May 31, 2026.

• Limited Duration positions are eligible for health benefits, leave accrual, and are represented by a union based on a part-time rate.

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 Resource Parent Certifier, you will: 

• Enjoy the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively within a dedicated team committed to serving children, families, and communities.

• Gather and analyze information and confirm safe environments through interviews, observations, and other source materials of the resource parents and relative caregivers.

• Conduct home visits to monitor, assure compliance and confirm a safe environment.

• Document assessment activities and complete other documentation requirements.

• Identify and seek out relative caregivers, resource parents, and adoptive parents that represent all ethnic and cultural groups within the community.

• Attend events in the community with the purpose of recruiting more resource families and certified respite providers.

• Present Child Welfare’s essential RAFT trainings to all po