Permanency Caseworker (Social Service Specialist 1) - Bilingual Required, English/Spanish

Initial Posting Date:

11/26/2025

Application Deadline:

12/10/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,833 - $7,407

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Permanency Caseworker (Social Service Specialist 1) - Bilingual Required, English/Spanish

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 Permanency Worker position may be for you!

We are looking for a Permanency Caseworker (Social Service Specialist 1) | (Bilingual English/Spanish required) to join our dedicated Child Welfare Team in Salem, Oregon.

Bilingual English/Spanish required:

• This position is bilingual and requires duties to be carried out in both English and Spanish.

• The job offer will be contingent upon passing test(s) evaluating your proficiency in the bilingual requirements of the position.

• This position may receive a 5% differential pay based on passing the required language test.

Together, we can create lasting change!

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: Play a critical role in helping families achieve their goals while ensuring child safety. 

• Case Management: Work with diverse families, may include American Indian/Alaskan Native communities, collaborating with tribal entities and community partners. 

• Engage Effectively: Interact with children, families, resource parents, and caregivers using a trauma-informed and antiracist