Permanency Worker Social Service Specialist 1
Permanency Worker Social Service Specialist 1
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Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
04/09/2025Application Deadline:
04/23/2025Agency:
Department of Human ServicesSalary Range:
$4833 $7407Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Permanency Worker (Social Service Specialist 1Job Description:
The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by ourEquity North Starand our vision for a positiveRiSE organizational culturethat 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! Imagine having an opportunity to build rapport with families understand their uniqueness and learn about how each family functions. As a Permanency Worker you will have an opportunity to make a positive impact on Oregonians in need of support and resources. If you are looking to make a difference this Permanency Worker position may be for you!
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 Oregons 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 wellbeing.
As a Permanency Worker you will:
Play a crucial part in helping families achieve their goals while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children.
Engage and build rapport with children families resource parents and caregivers to foster safety permanency and positive outcomes for Oregons families.
Design and implement strategies that capitalize on family strengths and address areas needing improvement.
Conduct home visits perform risk and safety assessments attend court hearings and collaborate with families to create and execute comprehensive case plans.
Navigate legal requirements to balance the needs of children and families effectively.
Deliver culturally appropriate services that honor diversity in culture language national origin socioeconomic status race age disability developmental stage religion gender sexual orientation gender identity and other aspects of diversity.
Minimum Qualifications
A valid drivers license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
A bachelors degree in human services or a field related to human service
OR
A bachelors degree unrelated to Human Services and either:
One year of Human Services related experience or
Completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency.
OR
An associate degree and either:
Two years of Human Services related experience or
One year of Human Services related experience and related training coursework or certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency.
Preference will be given to candidates that are bilingual in Spanish and English.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
Experience assessing the safety of children and protective capacities of parents or caregivers while working with families on concurrent plans.
Experience effectively engaging both parents and children fostering strong rapport while collaboratively developing case plans.
Demonstrated experience in building rapport with clients including parents and children while collaboratively developing personalized case plans.
Experience in effectively multitasking and excelling in fastpaced highpressure environments.
Experience presenting information effectively in court settings.
Attention all candidates! A cover letter is required. Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.
Please make sure your application materials resume and job history are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range.
Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments examinations and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
Working Conditions
This is an inperson position. Your work will be conducted in an office setting and in the community.
This position requires extensive writing including service referrals and court reports. This position requires collaboration with community partners including law enforcement medical schools court and attorneys. This position requires worker presenting in court.
This position requires working a flexible schedule as a condition of employment with a normal workday of 8 hours from 8 AM to 5 PM; however working hours may be adjusted within a given week to provide planned services.
Your hours of work may fluctuate based on service needs. Occasional compensated overtime may be required including evening and weekend work.
You will have required travel for daytoday work in the community. You may also have required travel for the purpose of attending trainings.
You may interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions work with Law Enforcement Agency in sometimes unsafe and unsanitary home environments.
You may walk into stressful situations that require quick decisionmaking skills to ensure safety of those being serviced and your own physical safety. This may also be trauma inducing.
A valid drivers license and acceptable driving record are required.
This position will be required to be on 24 hour oncall for child protective services on a rotation basis.
Background Checks and Requirements
If selected as a finalist we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.
The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use EVerify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
Cost of Living Adjustments.
Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
Amazing benefits package.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Employment Preference
Veterans preference:
General Information
This is a permanent fulltime position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.
Contact Information
We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) application questions or jobspecific questions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
