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About the Role

Step into a transformative role where your passion for the well-being 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 Oregon’s children and their loved ones. We are currently seeking to fill multiple openings for Child Protective Services Workers (Social Service Specialist 1 Positions) and join our teams in the Hermiston and Pendleton offices.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
A bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a field related to human service.
A bachelor’s 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.
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.
Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization 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.

Skills

Demonstrated proficient verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write in plain language and communicate clearly.
Experience preparing and maintaining thorough records, such as reports, narratives, and observations.
Experience screening and assessing client’s needs to determine appropriate community and culturally responsive resources, as well as partnering agency programs or services.
Experience engaging and building partnerships with clients (parents & children), community organizations, agency staff, and affected communities.
Experience organizing tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, and managing time to meet deadlines.
Experience demonstrating computer proficiency.
Prior experience assessing safety of children, assessing protective capacities of parents/caregivers, and developing case plans.

Location

Hermiston
Pendleton

Work Type

Employee
Full-time

Experience Level

One year of Human Services related experience
Two years of Human Services related experience
One year of Human Services related experience and related training, coursework, or certification

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a field related to human service
Bachelor's degree unrelated to Human Services
Associate degree

Salary/Compensations

$4,954.00 - $7,592.00 Monthly

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.

About the Company

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.
This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

Equal Opportunity

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.