Child Welfare Supervisor 2

State of Oregon • Medford, OR

23h • 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 position serves in a leadership role within the Child Welfare Program, with an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oregon’s most vulnerable children and families. The dedication of the individual in this role will help achieve the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation, supporting children and young adults to be safer, healthier, experience less trauma, and achieve greater well-being. The Child Welfare Supervisor 2 supervises Child Welfare social service staff to ensure the mission of the Department of Human Services is carried out by providing services directly to children and families in accordance with state and federal laws and good Child Welfare practice. This role also involves coordinating client services with other state agencies or providers, maintaining cooperative working relationships with community partners, and continuously reviewing programs and standards that affect the quality, safety, and permanency of children's lives. The supervisor makes decisions about the level and type of services provided to client families and is responsible for personnel management, including interviewing, selection of new staff, staff promotions, reassignment, completing performance appraisals, responding to grievances, rewarding excellent performance, and taking disciplinary actions when required.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Associate degree and three years of human services related experience, with two years including lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience.
• 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

• Leadership, Empathy & Team Development: Experience coaching and mentoring staff to develop professional competence and confidence while holding individuals accountable to performance and ethical standards.
• Experience leading a team with empathy, emotional intelligence, and respect to cultivate a psychologically safe team culture where staff feel supported and valued.
• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making: Experience utilizing data and case information to guide evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement in outcomes.
• Change Management and Adaptability: Experience guiding staff through organizational or programmatic change with clear communication, consistency, and empathy.
• Policy Interpretation, Compliance & Guidance: Uses sound judgment to address ambiguities or conflicts in policy, maintaining alignment with ODHS’s mission and equity principles. Translates complex legal and policy language into clear, actionable guidance for staff and community partners.
• Communication: Experience writing professional reports with accuracy of information, free of errors, and communicates clearly.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Child Welfare social service staff to ensure the mission of the Department of Human Services is carried out.
• Provides services directly to children and families in accordance with state and federal laws and good Child Welfare practice.
• Coordinates client services with other state agencies or providers.
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with community partners.
• Continuously reviews programs and standards that affect the quality, safety, and permanency of children's lives.
• Makes decisions about the level and type of services provided to client families.
• Responsible for personnel management, including interviewing, selection of new staff, staff promotions, reassignment, completing performance appraisals, responding to grievances, rewarding excellent performance, and taking disciplinary actions when required.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager