Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1) Wednesday-Saturday Schedule
Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1) Wednesday-Saturday Schedule
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Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
05/14/2025Application Deadline:
05/22/2025Agency:
Department of Human ServicesSalary Range:
$4833 $7407Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1) WednesdaySaturday ScheduleJob 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!
Step into a transformative role where your passion for the wellbeing 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 Oregons children and their loved ones. Are you ready to unlock the potential within every familyand make a real difference
We are currently seeking a Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1) to join our team based in the Portland office located on N. Webster Street. The work schedule for this position will be Wednesday through Saturday.
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 Child Protective Services (CPS) Worker you will:
Respond to referrals and determine whether child abuse or neglect has occurred.
Gather information through interviews with parents and children.
Observe and analyze the safety of home environments.
Gather collateral information from school personnel doctors therapists and law enforcement officers.
Fulfill documentation requirements and enter info into databases.
Arrange medical evaluations and substitute care placement for children.
Present and testify in court.
Per pursuant to ORS 419B.021 states that any position engaged in child protective investigations and/or custody determinations must meet the educational requirements. Experience alone will not meet the minimum qualifications for those positions. Degree must be completed not in progress.
Interested in learning more Here are some testimonials from current ODHS Workers.
Minimum Qualifications
A valid drivers license and acceptable driving record are required for this position. And
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.
Degree must be completed not in progress. Experience alone will not meet the minimum qualifications for this positions.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
Experience building collaborative relationships with community partners agency staff clients and impacted communities.
Experience preparing detailed narrative documentation and court reports for individual client cases including case activities client interactions and other pertinent observations for judicial proceedings.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Experience adopting traumainformed practices that consider individual needs safety trustbuilding and cultural sensitivity.
Experienced in effective communication with individuals via telephone and facetoface interactions as well as presenting and testifying in court.
Demonstrated proficiency in navigating technology inputting and retrieving data and using various computer systems or databases.
Experience providing services and resources to children and families in social services settings.
Experience with case management which includes assessing individual needs developing and implementing personalized action plans monitoring progress and collaborating with various service providers to ensure comprehensive support.
Attention all candidates!
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
Your work will be conducted in offices participants homes and other community sites.
Employees work schedule will be WednesdaySaturday; hours may fluctuate based on service compensated overtime during evening and weekend work may be required.
This position will be required to participate in an oncall rotation for mandatory on call for child protective services.
Frequent travel is required. Some travel may be hours away. Some travel may be in hazardous weather conditions.
You may interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.
Walking into stressful situations that may require quick decisionmaking skills to ensure safety of those being serviced and own physical safety. This may also be trauma inducing.
Per pursuant to ORS 419B.021 states that any position engaged in child protective investigations and/or custody determinations must meet the educational requirements. Experience alone will not meet the minimum qualifications for those positions. Degree must be completed not in progress.
Background Checks and Requirements
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.
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.
Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprintbased criminal records check.
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).
The salary listed is the nonPERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.
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.
The recruiter for this position is Yvette Medford. Please include the REQ# when corresponding.
Phone (call or text):
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
