Child Welfare Supervisor (Child Welfare Supervisor 2)

State of Oregon•Hermiston, OR

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About The Position

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. 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. Opportunity awaits! Would you like the opportunity to make a positive impact on Oregon's children and families in need by working with an equitable lens? Do you enjoy collaborating and helping to improve employee development and growth? If so, this Child Welfare Supervisor 2 position in Hermiston may be for you. Summary of Duties As an employee working within the Child Welfare Program, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oregon's most vulnerable children and families. Your dedication will help us achieve the Child Welfare Vision for Transformation that will support children and young adults to be safer, healthier, experience less trauma and achieve a greater well-being. As a Child Protective Services Supervisor, you will: Supervise Child Welfare social service staff to ensure that 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 and coordinating client services with other state agencies or providers. This includes responsibility for maintaining the cooperative working relationships with community partners and the continuous review of programs and standards which affect the quality, safety and permanency of children's lives. Make decisions about the level and type of services provided to client families. The supervisor is responsible for personnel management, including interviewing, selection of new staff, staff promotions, recommendations for salary increases, reassignment, completing performance appraisals, responding to grievances, rewarding excellent performance and taking disciplinary actions when required.

Requirements

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 which 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 of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience in human services.
Experience coaching and mentoring staff to develop professional competence and confidence while holding individuals accountable to performance and ethical standards.
Experience utilizing data and case information to guide evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement in outcomes.
Experience with using sound judgment to address ambiguities or conflicts in policy, maintaining alignment with ODHS's mission and equity principles.
Experience implementing organizational objectives and ensuring that the quantity and quality of work is achieved
Experience with communicating clearly and respectfully across diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
Experience conducting work that requires attention to detail, time management and organization to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Supervise Child Welfare social service staff to ensure that 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 and coordinating client services with other state agencies or providers.
Maintaining the cooperative working relationships with community partners and the continuous review of programs and standards which affect the quality, safety and permanency of children's lives.
Make decisions about the level and type of services provided to client families.
The supervisor is responsible for personnel management, including interviewing, selection of new staff, staff promotions, recommendations for salary increases, reassignment, completing performance appraisals, responding to grievances, rewarding excellent performance and taking disciplinary actions when required.