Child Protective Services Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor 2)

State of Oregon•The Dalles, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking a dynamic leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families. This role involves collaborating, improving employee development and growth, and mentoring and supporting a team to uphold the values of the Oregon Department of Human Services while ensuring compliance with laws and policies. The position is located in The Dalles Child Welfare office. As a Child Welfare Supervisor 2, you will serve in a leadership role within the Child Welfare Program, contributing to the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation to support children and young adults to be safer, healthier, experience less trauma, and achieve greater well-being. You will oversee staff members directly serving children and families, provide training, guidance, and support to ensure programs meet high standards of quality, safety, and permanency for children. Responsibilities include maintaining strong relationships with community partners, children, and families, making critical decisions about client services, and leading personnel actions such as hiring, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions, along with providing ongoing coaching and support.

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 services and two years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related human services experience.
A bachelor’s degree unrelated to human services and completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency and two years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience in human services.
An associate degree and three years of human services related experience. two years (of the 3 years’ experience) must have included lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience.
An associate degree and completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency and two years lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience in human services.

Nice To Haves

Identifying and implementing Child Welfare policy, procedures and processes including the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation
Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with community partners and individuals, with a commitment to anti-racism work and equitable practices.
Applying a trauma-informed approach to decision-making, problem-solving, and providing recommendations related to child safety and placement.
Managing high-pressure, fast-paced work environments while maintaining composure and providing reassurance to staff.
Data analysis to inform practice improvements.
Adapting communication styles for diverse audiences and conveying information clearly and precisely in both verbal and written forms.
Being dedicated to the professional growth and development of others, including providing feedback, coaching, and clear explanations of decisions.

Responsibilities

Oversee staff members who directly serve children and families, ensuring that our mission is carried out with excellence.
Play a crucial role in providing training, guidance, and support to ensure that our programs meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and permanency for children.
Be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with community partners, children, and families, while also making critical decisions about the services provided to our clients.
Lead personnel actions such as hiring, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions, while also providing ongoing coaching and support to your team.