Child Protective Services Worker | Social Service Specialist 1
State of Oregon•Hermiston, OR
•$4,954 - $7,592•Hybrid
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking a Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1) to join their team in the Hermiston office. This role is part of the Child Welfare Program and aims to support children and young adults in being safer, healthier, experiencing less trauma, and achieving greater well-being. The position involves responding to referrals, interviewing families, assessing home environments, gathering collateral information, fulfilling documentation requirements, arranging medical evaluations and substitute care, and presenting/testifying 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.
- OR 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.
- OR an associate degree and either: Two years of Human Services related experience. Or One year of Human Services related contact experience and related training, coursework, or certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency.
- Degree must be completed, not in progress.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience assessing safety of children, assessing protective capacities of parents/care givers, and developing case plans.
- Experience engaging and building partnerships with clients (parents & children), community organizations, agency staff, and affected communities.
- Demonstrated proficient verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write in plain language and communicate clearly.
- Experience organizing tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, and managing time to meet deadlines.
- Experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency.
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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
