Permanency Caseworker (Social Service Specialist 1) Bilingual English & Spanish Preferred
Permanency Caseworker (Social Service Specialist 1) Bilingual English & Spanish Preferred
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$ 4833 - 7407
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Initial Posting Date:
06/09/2025Application Deadline:
06/24/2025Agency:
Department of Human ServicesSalary Range:
$4833 - $7407Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Permanency Caseworker (Social Service Specialist 1) Bilingual English & Spanish PreferredJob 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.
Are you fluent in English and Spanish Our diverse communities benefit from bilingual support. While not a requirement preference will be given to candidates who possess this valuable skill.
Opportunity awaits!
Are you passionate about protecting children and empowering families Turn that passion into a meaningful career! The Oregon Department of Human Services is looking for compassionate individuals to join our team and make a lasting difference in the lives of Oregons most vulnerable children and families.
Join our Medford Child Welfare team as a Permanency Caseworker (Social Service Specialist 1) and help build stronger connections between families understanding their needs and creating positive long-term change. If youre ready to make a real impact in your community this role could be for you!
Summary of Duties
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 approach to achieve safety and optimal outcomes.
Develop Strategies: Create and implement strategies that leverage family strengths and address areas needing improvement.
Handle Documentation and Legal Duties: Conduct home visits complete legal documentation attend court hearings and address child safety issues.
Balance Needs and Legal Requirements: Ensure a balance between the needs of the child and family while adhering to legal requirements.
Build Rapport: Establish meaningful relationships with families to understand their dynamics and support their unique needs.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Essential Attributes
Demonstrates a high level of comfort in collaborating with others to make decisions ensuring that diverse perspectives are considered and the best possible outcomes are achieved for children and families.
Experience in building collaborative relationships with community partners agency staff clients and affected communities.
Experience conducting professional communications both verbally and in writing including case plans court reports assessments and other related documents.
Experience working with diverse populations and implementing trauma-informed practices that address individual needs prioritize safety build trust and ensure cultural sensitivity.
Experience with case management systems document management software and electronic communication tools.
Experience providing services and resources to children and families within social services settings.
Preference will be given to candidates that are bilingual in Spanish and English.
Working Conditions
Work Locations: Offices homes of participants and community sites.
Hybrid Work: Hybrid work will be considered in filling this position. The ability to report to our local office is required when training business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities. Flexibility for hybrid arrangements can be explored with the supervisor.
Travel: Occasional travel for meetings trainings and other case related activities. This includes required occasional overnight travel.
Hours: Regular work week with fluctuating hours; occasional overtime may be needed including evenings and weekends.
On-Call: Youll be part of a rotating on-call schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
Physical Requirements: Frequent physical activity including lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting children with car seats.
This role involves handling sensitive topics related to trauma abuse and crises requiring a trauma-informed approach that is essential to ensure a safe environment.
You may interact with individuals who have experienced trauma and may have difficulty managing their emotions.
Be prepared for stressful situations that require quick decision-making to ensure safety for yourself and others.
Attention all candidates!
A cover letter is encouraged but not required. 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.
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 I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify 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 fingerprint-based 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 full-time 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 Job-specific questions.
Please include the job requisition number: REQ-180648.
Recruiter: Amanda Alvarado.
Email:
Phone (call or text): .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
