Recovery Support Team Lead (Social Service Specialist 2)
Recovery Support Team Lead (Social Service Specialist 2)
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$ 5325 - 8148
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Initial Posting Date:
05/13/2025Application Deadline:
05/28/2025Agency:
Department of Human ServicesSalary Range:
$5325 $8148Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Recovery Support Team Lead (Social Service Specialist 2)Job 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!
Become a champion for families affected by substance use disorder! As a Recovery Support Team Lead youll guide and mentor staff collaborate with community partners and make lasting impacts. This is your chance to contribute to a healthier stronger community. Apply today!
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 Recovery Support Team Lead you will:
Collaborate with Tribes Native communities community partners caseworkers and providers to remove barriers for parents needing treatment and recovery resources.
Process referrals engage with parents offer recovery services and attend court hearings as needed.
Use motivational techniques to support parents with substance use disorders.
Create communication processes and support systems for parents after treatment to promote family wellbeing.
Ensure culturally appropriate services are provided and offered based on each familys diverse needs.
Provide trainings on substance use disorders and their impact on child safety and families.
Identify resources and trends to support families in the child welfare system and promote recovery.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelors degree in social work human services or related field AND One year experience with responsibility for child welfare case management (i.e. managing a caseload that involved case planning placement decisions child protection issues or treatment interventions); OR
A bachelors degree in any field AND Two years of experience managing a child welfare caseload that involved case planning placement decisions child protection issues or treatment interventions; OR
An associate degree in any field; AND Three years of experience managing a child welfare caseload that involved case planning placement decisions child protection issues or treatment interventions.
Important: To meet the minimum qualifications your application materials must clearly outline your years of experience in Child Welfare case management including case planning placement decisions child protection concerns or treatment interventions. Applications that do not demonstrate this experience will not advance in the hiring process.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
Experience engaging and collaborating with Tribal communities community partners providers and other organizations.
Experience collaborating with others exchanging ideas and resources and working together to achieve successful outcomes.
Knowledge of substance use disorders and their impacts.
Understanding of the Oregon Safety Model.
Experience conducting research to develop and present trainings.
Experience with conflict resolution including to navigating difficult conversations with honesty transparency and empathy.
Attention all candidates!
Application materials are screened for minimum qualifications and essential attributes to determine if you advance in the selection process. Clearly describe how you meet these requirements in your application materials.
Your application materials are used to determine your starting salary range. Please ensure that all education and experience you would like considered is included in your application materials.
Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. You can attach multiple files in this area at once.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: 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
Employees work schedule will be Monday Friday from 8 am 5 pm PT; hours may fluctuate based on service needs.
Occasional compensated overtime may be required including evening and weekend work.
Occasional travel is required for meetings trainings and conduct case related activities.
Occasional overnight travel may be required.
In this role you will handle sensitive issues related to trauma abuse substance use and crises.
You will interact with a diverse range of individuals including those who have experienced trauma and may struggle with emotional regulation.
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.
Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprintbased criminal records check.
A valid drivers license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
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
Please contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and application or Jobspecific questions.
Please include the job requisition number: REQ174920.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
